BREAKING: Former IGP Solomon Arase passes away in Abuja
Former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has died in Abuja. He reportedly passed away at Cedarcrest Hospital on Sunday.
Arase, who served as Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police, was appointed in April 2015 by then-President Goodluck Jonathan. He retired from the Force in 2016 after a distinguished career.
Following his retirement, he continued to play significant roles in public service. In January 2023, he was appointed Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) under President Muhammadu Buhari. His tenure ended in June 2024 after his removal by President Bola Tinubu.
A seasoned intelligence officer, Arase once headed the Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Bureau, the highest intelligence arm of the police. He also served as Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State and later as Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of intelligence.
His career extended beyond Nigeria as he participated in international service, including a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Namibia.
As of the time of reporting, no official statement has been released by either his family or the Nigeria Police Force.
