Solomon Ehigiator Arase, who passed away in Abuja, was a seasoned police officer and lawyer whose career spanned over three decades of service to Nigeria.

Born on 21 June 1956, Arase graduated with a degree in Political Science from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, in 1980 before enlisting into the Nigeria Police Force in 1981.

He later earned an LL.B from the University of Benin and an LL.M in Corporate Management and Finance Law from Lagos State University.

He also held a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the University of Ibadan and was a Fellow of the National Defence College (fdc).

A recipient of the National Police Medal (NPM), Arase was widely respected for his academic and professional credentials.

He later earned an LL.B from the University of Benin and an LL.M in Corporate Management and Finance Law from Lagos State University.

He also held a Master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the University of Ibadan and was a Fellow of the National Defence College (fdc).

A recipient of the National Police Medal (NPM), Arase was widely respected for his academic and professional credentials.

Arase was appointed the 18th Inspector-General of Police in April 2015 by then-President Goodluck Jonathan and retired in 2016.

He later chaired the Police Service Commission (PSC) from January 2023 to June 2024.

A police officer with vast experience in intelligence, operations, investigation and administration, Arase is remembered as one of the most intellectually accomplished officers to have led the Nigeria Police Force.

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Speaking during a conference with PMF squadron commanders at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, Egbetokun described the PMF as the elite tactical unit of the police, stressing that it must be refocused on its original mandate—rapid response to riots, emergencies, and violent threats.

He expressed concern over the increasing diversion of PMF operatives to escort and guard duties, calling it a serious distortion that weakens the unit’s operational effectiveness.

The IGP also unveiled a series of reforms aimed at restoring professionalism and discipline within the PMF. These include quarterly training focused on ethics and professional standards, as well as the requirement for all squadrons to maintain combat-ready units that can be deployed at a moment’s notice.

He emphasized that commanders would be held directly accountable for the conduct and performance of their personnel, urging them to lead through consistent training, inspections, and mentorship.

Egbetokun noted that these reforms are part of a broader plan to elevate the force’s operational standards and uphold human rights in line with global best practices. He reaffirmed the commitment of the police leadership to reposition the PMF as a disciplined, dependable, and highly responsive tactical unit.

He also expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for his continued support and acknowledged the contributions of international partners in enhancing the force’s technical and operational capacity. The IGP called on all PMF commanders to embrace the reforms as both a professional duty and a moral obligation.

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Nigerian government needs to be careful. Sending hoodlums to attack #SARSMUSTEND protesters in Abuja the way they did to BBOG members in 2014 will not work now the way it didn't then.
The youth have resilience and intelligence. Don't mess with them#SARSMUSTEND pic.twitter.com/wQsazKIbkA

— Aisha Yesufu (@AishaYesufu) October 14, 2020

Aisha Yesufu made the call in a video uploaded on her Twitter handle, @AishaYesufu.

Yesufu was reacting to the leadership tussle rocking some of the voices of the #EndSARS campaign.

The Federal Government gave in to the protesters’ demand on Sunday, announcing that the special police unit has been disbanded.

On Tuesday, the Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, ordered all defunct SARS operatives to undergo psychological and medical examinations. He also set up the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT) that will replace the disbanded SARS.

But many have greeted the announcements with skepticism after previous promises to improve SARS and the NPF went unfulfilled.

Speaking on Wednesday, Yesufu advised the protesters not to be distracted by the leadership tussle but to “eye on the ball.”

She said, “Dear Nigerian youths, you have the government when you want the government. You are doing amazing, you are doing something that we haven’t done.

“Please don’t get distracted over this issue of who is this, who is not what; eye on the ball —forget the distraction. There is nothing yet for you to go into fighting mode over. Focus on your message and the results that you want. That’s what is most important.

“Yes, we have seen the headlines from the government but have you seen the execution plan?

“Can the government bring an execution plan where we know A, B, C, D, this is what it will do from this time to this time, what will happen with time frame? That is what is most important.

“A lot of people who are not being part of this protest as you will expect are trying to discredit it by talking about the protest being monetized. If anybody collects money for the protest, drag the person out, let those who didn’t collect money do their thing.

“If yours is monetized, another person isn’t monetized. I wonder why we want to drag things down. This is part of the things that had hurt the older generation and that is why we’ve remained divided and we have not had the country that works for all of us.

“Please don’t get distracted, focus on the issue. You are doing so great. You have woken up, you’ve found your voices and you have even given us also voices. #EndSARS now, #SARSMustEnd and we must have a great nation. Nothing else matters.”

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US rapper Kanye West has joined a growing list of international celebrities speaking out in support of large protests against police brutality in Nigeria.

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The IGP while condemning the incident, has deployed a team of crack detectives from the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), the Special Tactical Squad (STS) and Federal-SARS to Kogi State to ensure that the criminals are apprehended and brought to book.

The IGP has also directed the Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police in charge of the Zone-8 Police Headquarters, Lokoja, AIG Yunana Babas, mni to immediately assess and review the security arrangement in Kogi State and environ so as to prevent any future occurrence of such untoward incident in the State.

The AIG is to personally oversee the ongoing investigations into the attack and coordinate intelligence that will lead to unearthing the whereabouts of the hoodlums and the circumstances surrounding the unfortunate incident.

According to the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba, he said the IGP condoles the families of the police officers and other persons who lost their lives in the course of duty during the encounter with the hoodlums. The IGP calls on the Isanlu Community and the entire people of Kogi State to remain calm and to avail the Police with credible information that will help in the speedy arrest of the criminal elements.

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