Edo State authorities pledged Saturday to honor late former Inspector-General Solomon Arase through commemorative measures. Governor Monday Okpebhole announced the commitment while receiving Arase's remains at Benin Airport through Chief of Staff Gani Audu. Officials praised the deceased as among Nigeria's most distinguished police commanders and legal professionals from the state.
Arase passed away August 31 at an Abuja medical facility following a brief illness at age 69. The veteran officer served as the nation's 18th Inspector-General before chairing the Police Service Commission. His career began December 1981 after earning degrees from Ahmadu Bello University, University of Benin and University of Lagos. State leadership promised family support while working toward appropriate memorial recognition for the accomplished law enforcement leader.
Arase passed away August 31 at an Abuja medical facility following a brief illness at age 69. The veteran officer served as the nation's 18th Inspector-General before chairing the Police Service Commission. His career began December 1981 after earning degrees from Ahmadu Bello University, University of Benin and University of Lagos. State leadership promised family support while working toward appropriate memorial recognition for the accomplished law enforcement leader.
