The President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 69.
In a statement issued on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Senator Akpabio described Arase, the immediate past Chairman of the Police Service Commission, as a rounded professional who brought significant transformation to the Nigerian Police during his tenure.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the death of Dr. Solomon Arase, a gentleman and fine officer, a thorough professional and consummate security expert who, during his tenure, transformed the Nigerian Police,” Akpabio said.
The Senate President extended his condolences to Arase’s family, the Nigerian Police community, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, as well as the government and people of Edo State.
“Dr. Solomon Arase’s death was too sudden and he will be sorely missed because of his impactful life on the society. I pray that God Almighty will have mercy on his gentle soul and grant him eternal rest,” he added.
Arase, who served as the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police, was widely respected for his professionalism, reforms, and dedication to strengthening security institutions in Nigeria.
