Family Confirms Passing Of Nigeria’s Ex-IGP Arase 

The family of former Inspector General of Police, Dr. Solomon Arase, CFR, NPM, FDC, on Sunday, 31st August, 2025.

Arase who passed on at about 9 a.m. on Sunday 31st August, 2025, at the Cedercrest Hospital, Abuja, after a brief illness, was aged 69, according to a statement by his son, Solomon Arase Jnr, on behalf of the Arase’s family.

The full text of the statement reads:

Notification of the Passing of Dr. Solomon Arase, CFR, NPM, FDC, Former Inspector General of Police, Federal Republic of Nigeria.

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 at about 9 a.m. on Sunday 31st August, 2025, at the Cedercrest Hospital, Abuja, after 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.

Signed:
Solomon Arase Jnr.
(Son; For the family)