Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Abiodun Sylvester Alabi fdc (Rtd) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Inspector General of Police and Chairman of the Police Service Commission, IGP Solomon Arase fdc, mni.
In a statement issued on Sunday, DIG Alabi described the late Arase as “a good man, a true patriot, and a mentor,” noting that his death is a huge loss to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation at large.
“IGP Arase was not just a towering figure in the history of the Nigeria Police Force; he was a good man, a true patriot, and a mentor to many of us who had the honour of serving under and alongside him,” the statement read.
DIG Alabi praised the late IGP’s leadership style, describing him as a visionary who brought professionalism, integrity, and reformist zeal to the Nigeria Police Force. He noted that Arase’s contributions to community policing and institutional reform remain benchmarks in modern Nigerian policing.
“Even in retirement, his continued service as Chairman of the Police Service Commission demonstrated his unwavering commitment to building a stronger, more effective police institution,” Alabi said.
He extended condolences to the Arase family, the Nigeria Police Force, and all Nigerians, praying for the peaceful repose of the former IGP’s soul.
“May his legacy continue to inspire generations of officers to come,” the statement concluded.
IGP Solomon Arase, who served as Nigeria’s 18th Inspector General of Police, passed away on 31st of August, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of reform and dedication to national service.
