The Nigeria Police Force has paid final respects to former Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase, with a ceremonial Guard of Honour held in Abuja on Saturday as his remains were moved to his home state of Edo.
Photos of the solemn occasion were shared by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), confirming the tribute to the late police chief.
“The Nigeria Police Force today mounted a Guard of Honour for the late former Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase, as the remains of the former IGP depart for Edo State,” Hundeyin posted.
At the event, the current IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, praised Arase’s distinguished service and integrity, describing him as “an officer with enviable strength of character.”
“The Nigeria Police Force bids a poignant farewell to a distinguished national figure,” Egbetokun said.
Dr. Arase, who passed away on August 31, 2025, at the age of 69, served as Nigeria’s 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police. He was widely respected for his commitment to police reforms, community safety and philanthropy.
The funeral arrangements, announced earlier on September 17, began with a Day of Tribute held in Abuja on September 24, followed by a requiem mass and lying-in-state ceremony.
His funeral mass and interment are scheduled for October 3 in Edo State, followed by a reception. The ceremonies will conclude with a thanksgiving mass on October 5.
