President Bola Tinubu has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Solomon Ehigiator Arase (CFR), the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police, who died on Sunday at the age of 69.

In a condolence message shared via the official Twitter handle of the special adviser to the president.

The President extended sympathies to the Nigeria Police Force, the family, friends and associates of the late officer, describing him as a “highly resourceful officer” whose reforms brought lasting changes to policing in the country.

Quoting the President:“Arase served the police force meritoriously from 1981 to 2016. During his career, he led tactical, operational, and intelligence units, including United Nations Peacekeeping in Namibia, the Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom, and the Principal Staff Officer to three IGPs.

 “He was Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB), and Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Criminal Investigation Department.

“After retirement, he continued to serve the nation in various public roles, including as Chairman of the Police Service Commission and as head of the Task Force on implementing the Edo State Anti-Community Development Association Law.

 “His expertise extended to consultancy roles with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the European Centre for Electoral Support, the Human Rights Centre at the University of Oslo, and as a member of the Committee on Prevention of Torture in Geneva, Switzerland.

 “I pray for the peaceful repose of the soul of this dedicated security expert, whose experience and contributions will be deeply missed by our nation.”

President Tinubu also highlighted Arase’s reformist legacies during his tenure as IGP, including the establishment of the Intelligence Response Team, the Complaint Response Unit, and Safer Highway Patrols, which he said strengthened security across the country.

Boluwatife Enome 

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