The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has expressed heartfelt condolences to the family of Dr Solomon Arase, former I-G, who passed away in Abuja.
Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement on Sunday that the I-G visited the family in Abuja to offer sympathies on behalf of the Nigeria Police Force.
Egbetokun conveyed his condolences to the family, friends, and former colleagues, acknowledging the deep loss and praying for comfort and peace during this difficult time.
The I-G also commended Arase’s significant contributions to police reforms and national security, noting that his legacy would remain forever in the hearts of the force and the nation.
Adejobi revealed that the news of Arase’s passing was officially communicated to the I-G by his eldest son, Mr. Solomon Arase Jr., on Sunday.
Dr Arase was born on June 21, 1956, in Owan West Local Government, Edo State.
He earned a Political Science degree from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, and further degrees in Law from the University of Benin, University of Lagos, and a Ph.D. in Public Law from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma.
He joined the Nigeria Police Force on Dec. 1, 1981, and served with distinction throughout his career.
