Solomon Arase, Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and one-time chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), is de@d.
The former IGP passed away at an Abuja-based hospital after battling an undisclosed ailment – According to a family source.
He was the Nigeria’s 18th IGP, served between April 2015 and June 2016 before retiring from active service. He later emerged as chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) in January 2023 following his appointment by the then President Muhammadu Buhari. However, he was removed from the position in June 2024 by President Bola Tinubu.
He was Born on June 21, 1956, in Owan West local government area of Edo State, Arase studied Political Science at Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, graduating in 1980. He enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force on December 1, 1981, later bagging a Law degree from the University of Benin and a Master’s degree from the University of Lagos.
Before becoming IGP, he headed the Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Bureau, the Force’s top intelligence unit. He also held several key appointments, including Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State and Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Intelligence.
Arase retired from the Force on June 21, 2016, after attaining the mandatory retirement age.
May his soul rest in perfect peace, Amen
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