Arase brought changes to the Police, Tinubu mourns Ex – IGP

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condoled with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over the demise of the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, who died on Sunday at the age of 69. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement said the reforms embarked upon during his […]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has condoled with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over the demise of the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, who died on Sunday at the age of 69.

Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement said the reforms embarked upon during his time in charge brought changes to the force.

The President also commiserated with the family, friends and associates of the “highly resourceful officer. Arase’s reforms as IGP and later as Chairman of the Police Service Commission brought lasting changes to the force.”

The President acknowledged the dedication of the former IGP to enhancing security in the country, through initiatives such as the Intelligence Response Team, the Complaint Response Unit, and Safer Highway Patrols.

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Reflecting on Arase’s laudable service to the country, President Tinubu said, “Arase served the police force meritoriously from 1981 to 2016. During his career, he led tactical, operational, and intelligence units, including United Nations Peacekeeping in Namibia, the Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom, and the Principal Staff Officer to three IGPs.

“He was Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB), and Deputy Inspector General of Police, Force Criminal Investigation Department.

“After retirement, he continued to serve the nation in various public roles, including as Chairman of the Police Service Commission and as head of the Task Force on implementing the Edo State Anti-Community Development Association Law.

“His expertise extended to consultancy roles with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), the European Centre for Electoral Support, the Human Rights Centre at the University of Oslo, and as a member of the Committee on Prevention of Torture in Geneva, Switzerland.”

“I pray for the peaceful repose of the soul of this dedicated security expert, whose experience and contributions will be deeply missed by our nation”.