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PSC Mourns Former Chairman Solomon Arase

Daily Dispatch September 1, 2025

Describes Him as a Great Patriot The Police Service Commission (PSC) has described the death of its immediate past Chairman and former Inspector General of Police, Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase, CFR, as a tragic loss to the Commission and the entire nation. In a statement issued on Monday by the

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NHRC Pays Tribute to Solomon Arase

Daily Dispatch September 1, 2025

…. Hailing Him as a Defender of Human Rights The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed profound sorrow over the death of former Inspector General of Police, Dr. Solomon Arase, describing him as a staunch advocate for human rights and a respected ally of the Commission. In a condolence message issued on Monday, the […]

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Akpabio Griefs Over Former IGP’s Death, Solomon Arase

Daily Dispatch September 1, 2025

Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, GCON, has expressed grief 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 through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Akpabio described the late Arase as a consummate security expert […]

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Tinubu mourns late Arase

Daily Dispatch August 31, 2025

President Bola Tinubu condoles with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over Solomon Ehigiator Arase (CFR), the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police (IGP), who died on Sunday at 69. President Tinubu commiserates 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

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Breaking: Former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, passes away

Daily Dispatch August 31, 2025

Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Solomon Arase, has died. Reports say the ex-police boss breathed his last on Sunday at Cedarcrest Hospital, Abuja. Arase, who was Nigeria’s 18th IGP, also served as Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) following his appointment by ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in January 2023. He was removed from the role […]

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PSC approves posthumous promotion, dismissed 3 senior officers

Daily Dispatch July 9, 2023

The Police Service Commission has approved posthumous promotion of late Inspector Ifeanyi Oroke to the next rank of ASP 11 for acts of gallantry. The Commission also approved the dismissal of three senior Police officers over cases of misconduct and abuse of office. Nine other officers were reduced in rank including a Commissioner of Police. […]