Family confirms Solomon Arase’s death

The family of retired Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has confirmed his death.

Arase died on Sunday, August 31, 2025 in a brief illness at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja.

A statement by his son,Solomon Arase, Junior, confirmed his father’s death.

The statement, entitled: “Notification of the passing of Dr. Solomon Arase, CFR, NPM, FDC, Former Inspector General of Police, Federal Republic of Nigeria,” reads in extenso:

“The Arase family of Benin-City, Edo State, hereby announces the passage 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, 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 obsequious which will be announced in due course.”