The family of the former Inspector-General of Police, Dr Solomon Arase, has confirmed his death.
This was contained in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Sunday by his son, Solomon Arase Junior,
According to the statement, Arase died on Sunday, August 31, 2025, after a brief illness at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja.
The statement, entitled: ‘Notification of the passing of Dr. Solomon Arase, Former Inspector General of Police, Federal Republic of Nigeria’, reads:” the Arase family of Benin-City, Edo State, hereby announces the passing of Solomon Ehigiator Arase, PhD., CFR, NPM, FDC, Former Inspector General of Police.
“He passed on about 9 a.m. on Sunday, 31st August, 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 of the 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 obsequies, which will be announced in due course.”
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