Family confirms death of ex-IG Solomon Arase at 69

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The family of former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, has announced his death.

PUNCH Online confirmed he died at age 69 after an undisclosed illness.

In a statement on Sunday by his son, Solomon Arase Jnr., the family said the former IGP died on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Cedercrest Hospital, Abuja, after a brief illness.

“The Arase family of Benin-City, Edo State, hereby announces the passage of Solomon Ehigiator Arase, Former Inspector General of Police. Punch