President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former Inspector General of Police and immediate past Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Dr. Solomon Arase.
In a condolence message issued by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio described the late Arase as a consummate security expert and a rounded professional who significantly transformed the Nigerian Police during his tenure.
“I am deeply saddened by the news of the death of Dr. Solomon Arase, a gentleman and fine officer, a thorough professional and consummate security expert who during his tenure transformed the Nigerian Police,” Akpabio said.
The Senate President extended heartfelt condolences to Arase’s family, the Nigerian Police community, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Edo State Governor Monday Okpebholo, as well as the government and people of Edo State.
According to him, Nigeria has lost a fine officer whose sudden death has created a vacuum. “Dr. Solomon Arase’s death was too sudden and he will be sorely missed because of his impactful life on the society. I pray that God Almighty will have mercy on his gentle soul and grant him eternal rest,” he added.
Arase, who hailed from Edo State, served as the 18th Inspector General of Police between 2015 and 2016 before his appointment as Chairman of the Police Service Commission.
