By Folorunsho Atta
The residence of the late former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, at Golf View Estate, Maitama, became a beehive of activity this afternoon, September 3, 2025, as three former Inspectors-General of Police visited to condole with the Arase family following his death on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in an Abuja hospital after a brief illness.
The delegation of retired police chiefs was led by Alhaji Aliyu Ibrahim Atta, GCON, and included former IGPs Ogbonna Onovo and Alkali Usman.
Speaking on behalf of his colleagues, Alhaji Atta paid glowing tributes to the late Arase. He recalled: “Arase was like a son to me. Late IGP Alhaji Gambo Jimeta handed him (Arase) over to me and asked me to take good care of him as an aspiring police officer. He rose to become an IGP. Today, we are mourning him. May his soul rest in peace.”
Atta further consoled Mrs. Arase, urging her to take heart and continue to pray for the repose of her late husband’s soul.
Also speaking at the visit, IGP Onovo prayed for the repose of Arase’s soul and encouraged Mrs. Arase to remain steadfast in prayer. He described the late IGP as “a pathfinder who did his best for the Nigeria Police in particular, and the nation at large.”
In the same vein, IGP Alkali Usman hailed Arase as “a motivator” who worked tirelessly to improve the welfare of police personnel.
The condolence register was signed by Alhaji Aliyu Atta on behalf of his colleagues.
