Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Solomon Arase has reportedly passed away at a private hospital in Abuja, according to a report by SaharaReporters.
As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official confirmation from his family or the Nigeria Police Force regarding the development.
Arase, who served as Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police, was appointed in April 2015 by then-President Goodluck Jonathan and held the position until his retirement in 2016.
Following his retirement, Arase continued to serve the nation in various capacities. He was appointed Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) in January 2023 by former President Muhammadu Buhari, a position he occupied until June 2024 when President Bola Tinubu relieved him of the role.
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A seasoned intelligence officer, Arase distinguished himself in various strategic roles within the police force. He once headed the Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Bureau, the apex intelligence unit of the Nigeria Police Force.
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 also included international service, notably his participation in a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Namibia.
Arase’s reported death, if confirmed, would mark the passing of a respected figure in Nigeria’s policing history, widely regarded for his experience in intelligence and national security.