President Tinubu Condoles with Nigeria Police Force Over Passing of Solomon Ehigiator Arase

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President Bola Tinubu has commiserated with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over the demise of Solomon Ehigiator Arase, the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police (IGP), who died at 69. Arase served the police force meritoriously from 1981 to 2016, leading various units and initiatives that enhanced security in the country. His reforms as IGP and chairman of the Police Service Commission brought lasting changes to the force.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Tinubu condoled with the family, friends, and associates of IGP Arase, acknowledging his dedication to enhancing security in the country.
  • Arase served the police force for 35 years, leading tactical, operational, and intelligence units, including United Nations Peacekeeping in Namibia and the Intelligence Response Team.
  • He continued to serve the nation in various public roles after retirement, including chairman of the Police Service Commission and task force on implementing the Edo State Anti-Community Development Association Law.
  • IGP Arase held various academic degrees, including a PhD in Public Law from Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Edo State.
  • He received the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) medal and was a fellow of the Defence College.
  • IGP Arase exemplified the highest standards of professionalism, bravery, and leadership, with contributions to national security and police reform that continue to resonate within the Force and beyond.
  • Through the Solomon Ehigiator Arase Foundation (SEAF), he awarded scholarships to outstanding Nigerian students, focusing on children of deceased police officers and indigent students.
  • Honourable Babatunde Oduyoye, a two-term former member of the House of Representatives, described Arase's death as a huge loss to Nigeria and condoled with his immediate family and people of Edo State.

Statistics:

  • IGP Arase served the police force for 35 years.
  • He led tactical, operational, and intelligence units for over 20 years.
  • He served as chairman of the Police Service Commission from January 24, 2023, to June 10, 2024.
  • He was a PhD holder in Public Law from Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma, Edo State.
  • He was appointed the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police in April 2015.
  • IGP Arase was born on June 21, 1956.

Sources:

  • Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Presidential Release.
  • DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Nigeria Police Force.
  • Honourable Babatunde Oduyoye, two-term former member of the House of Representatives.