BREAKING: Ex-IGP Solomon Arase Dies in Abuja

Former Inspector-General of Police Solomon Arase has reportedly died at Cedarcrest Hospital in Abuja.

Ekwutosblog gathered that although  official confirmation is still pending from his family and the Nigeria Police Force, multiple sources within the force have confirmed the news.

Details of His Death

Arase, who was 69 years old, reportedly passed away on August 31, 2025. The circumstances surrounding his death are still unclear, and details are still emerging.

Arase Distinguished Career

Solomon Arase served as Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police from April 2015 to June 2016. After his retirement, he went on to serve as Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) from January 2023 until his removal in June 2024 by President Bola Tinubu.

During his career, Arase held various notable positions, including.
– Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State

– Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Intelligence

– Head of the Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Bureau , the police force’s top intelligence unit

– United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Namibia

Arase was a Fellow of the Nigerian Defence Academy and held degrees in Political Science, Law, and a Master’s degree from the University of Lagos

As the news continues to unfold, the nation waits for an official statement from his family or the Nigeria Police Force to confirm the reports of his passing.