Okpebholo mourns former IGP Arase

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South East

Solomon Ehigiator Arase

Edo State Governor, Monday Okpebholo, has described late Solomon Arase as a patriotic Nigerian and an illustrious Edo son whose contributions to the country’s security architecture were immeasurable.

Arase, a former Inspector-General of Police, died in Abuja in the early hours of Sunday.

Okpebholo, in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Fred Itua, said the country lost a great mind, a dedicated public servant, and an exceptional leader.

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He stated that late Arase’s tenure as the 18th Inspector-General of Police was marked by significant reforms and commitment to professionalism and community policing. 

According to the statement, “Dr. Arase was a man of integrity and honor who served our nation with distinction, rising to the pinnacle of his career through sheer hard work and dedication.

“His legacy of service will be remembered for generations. He was a beacon of hope and a source of inspiration to many young police officers and aspiring leaders.

“While we mourn his passing, we take solace in the fact that he lived a life of purpose, impacting positively on all who came in contact with him.”