The final journey for the immediate former Chairman of the Police Service Commission and retired Inspector General of Police, Dr Solomon Arase, CFR, NPM, began yesterday, Wednesday, September 24th, 2025, with a day of tributes held at the Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja.
Tomorrow, Friday, September 26th, 2025, there will be a requiem mass at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, Abuja and a lying in State at his Abuja residence in Maitama on Saturday, before his remains will be airlifted to Benin, Edo State, for the continuation of the burial rites.
Meanwhile, the Police Service Commission has named its Chairman’s Hall on the 6th floor of its Corporate headquarters, as Solomon Arase Hall in honour of its late Chairman.
A strong delegation from the Commission will also be in Edo state for the final burial rites of its former Chairman.
Speaking at the day of tributes in Abuja yesterday, the Chairman of the Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu, rtd mni, said his predecessor was not only a Police Officer of repute, a Scholar and a reformer, but also a gentleman of rare courage and intellect. He was represented by the Director, Human Resource Management, Aminu Malumfashi.
His remains will be lowered to Mother Earth on Friday, October 3rd 2025, in his Benin residence.
