The Arase family of Benin-City, Edo State, has announced the passage of Solomon Ehigiator Arase, Former Inspector General of Police.
According to a statement signed by his son, Solomon Arase Jnr., on behalf of the family, “He passed on at about 9 a.m. on Sunday 31st August, 2025, at the Cedercrest Hospital, Abuja, after a brief illness. He was aged 69.”
Also, the family recalled that 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,” the statement concluded.