By Ismaila Jimoh, Abuja
Ex-Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase has died at the age of 69.
Arase’s family confirmed his death in a statement by his son, Solomon Arase Junior.
According to the statement the ex-IGP died yesterday following a brief illness at a hospital in Abuja.
The statement, titled: “Notification of the passing of Dr. Solomon Arase, CFR, NPM, FDC, Former Inspector General of Police, Federal Republic of Nigeria” “The Arase family of Benin-City, Edo State, hereby announces the passage of Solomon Ehigiator Arase, PhD., CFR, NPM, FDC, Former Inspector General of Police.
“He passed on about 9: a.m. on Sunday August 31, 2025, at the Cedercrest Hospital, Abuja, in a brief illness. He was aged 69.
“After a meritorious service as the Inspector General of Police, Dr. Arase served as chairman, Police Service Commission, PSC.
:He was also a member of the Body of Benchers.
“The family seeks the understanding and prayers of friends, associates, and well-wishers at this difficult moment, as they make necessary arrangements for his obsequious which will be announced in due course”.
