DIG Abiodun Alabi Mourns Arase, Hails Him as Mentor and Patriot

. DIG Abiodun Alabi (rtd) and Former IGP Solomon Arase


Deputy Inspector General of Police (Rtd.), Abiodun Alabi, has joined the growing list of Nigerians mourning the passing of former Inspector General of Police and Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Dr. Solomon Arase.


In a condolence message issued on Sunday, DIG Alabi described the late Arase as “a good man, a true patriot, and a mentor,” noting that his death is a monumental loss to both the Nigeria Police Force and the nation.


“IGP Arase was not just a towering figure in the history of the Nigeria Police Force; he was a good man, a true patriot, and a mentor to many of us who had the honour of serving under and alongside him,” he said.


Alabi praised Arase’s visionary leadership, highlighting his role in advancing professionalism, integrity, and reform within the Force. He particularly noted Arase’s pioneering efforts in community policing and institutional reform, which he said remain benchmarks in modern Nigerian policing.


“Even in retirement, his service as Chairman of the Police Service Commission reflected his unwavering commitment to building a stronger, more effective police institution,” he added.


The retired DIG extended condolences to the Arase family, the Nigeria Police Force, and Nigerians at large, praying for the peaceful repose of the former IGP’s soul.


“May his legacy continue to inspire generations of officers to come,” he concluded.


Dr. Solomon Arase, Nigeria’s 18th Inspector General of Police, passed away on August 31, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of reform, mentorship, and dedicated national service.



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