Akpabio mourns Ex-IGP Arase, consoles Nigeria Police
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By Henry Umoru
ABUJA- THE President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has lamented the death of former Inspector of the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Solomon Ehigiator Arase, who died on Sunday at 69.
In a statement on Monday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Hon. Eseme Eyiboh, Senator Akpabio, while reacting to the passing of the immediate past Chairman of the Police Service Commission, described the former Inspector General of Police, Dr. Solomon Arase, as a rounded professional who transformed the Nigerian police during his tenure.
While consoling his family, the entire Nigerian police community, and the people and government of Edo State, Akpabio said Nigeria has missed a gentleman and fine officer.
The President of the Senate said, “I am deeply saddened by the news of the death of Dr. Solomon Arase, a gentleman and fine officer, a thorough professional and consummate security expert who, during his tenure, transformed the Nigerian Police.
“I wish to, on behalf of my family and constituents and the entire National Assembly, extend my deep-felt condolences to his immediate family, the Nigerian Police community, the Inspector General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, and the governor of Edo State, Senator Monday Okpebholo, and the good people of the state over this sad occurrence.
“Dr. Solomon Arase’s death was too sudden and he will be sorely missed because of his impactful life on the society. I pray that God Almighty will have mercy on his gentle soul and grant him eternal rest.”
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