Ex-IGP Solomon Arase Dies in Abuja at 69

Former IGP Solomon Arase Passes Away in Abuja

Date: August 31, 2025



Abuja, Nigeria — Former Inspector-General of Police, **Solomon Ehigiator Arase**, has died after a brief illness at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja. He was 69 years old. The Nigeria Police Force confirmed the news via its Public Relations Officer, DCP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. 1

Life & Career Highlights

  • Born on June 21, 1956, in Owan West, Edo State. Educated at Ahmadu Bello University (Political Science), University of Benin (Law), University of Lagos (Master’s in Law), and earned a Ph.D. in Public Law from Ambrose Alli University. 2
  • Joined the Nigeria Police Force on December 1, 1981. Rose through the ranks to become Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State, Assistant IGP of the Force Intelligence Bureau, and Deputy IGP in charge of Criminal Investigation. 3
  • Appointed the 18th IGP in April 2015 under President Goodluck Jonathan; served until his retirement on June 21, 2016 (mandatory retirement age). 4
  • Appointed Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) in January 2023 by President Buhari; relieved of the role in June 2024 by President Tinubu. 5

Legacy & Contributions

Arase was known as a reform-driven leader who introduced pivotal initiatives such as the Complaint Response Unit, the Intelligence Response Team, and Safer Highway Patrols—initiatives aimed at enhancing police transparency, public trust, and road safety. 6

Condolences & Next Steps

IGP Kayode Egbetokun visited Arase’s family in Abuja to offer condolences on behalf of the Nigeria Police Force. Details about funeral arrangements are expected to be released in due course. 7

Sources: The Cable, Sahara Reporters, The Nation, Daily Trust, and Wikipedia. 8

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