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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According to a statement issued on Monday, 70 other officers who were injured during the protests were promoted.

A total of 82,779 officers were promoted — 56,779 sergeants rose to the rank of Inspector, 17,569 corporal to sergeants, and 8,431 constables to corporal.

“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP M.A. Adamu, NPM, mni, has today, 23rd November 2020 approved the promotion of Eighty-Two Thousand, Seven Hundred and Seventy-Nine (82,779) Junior Police Officers to their next ranks,” the statement read.

“The promotion of the officers comprising 56,779 Sergeants to Inspector, 17,569 Corporal to Sergeants, and 8,431 Constables to Corporal is part of the ongoing efforts at boosting the morale of personnel and repositioning the Force for greater efficiency.

“Those promoted also include 86 junior officers negatively impacted by the #ENDSARS riots – 16 got a special posthumous promotion while 70 others injured during the violence arising from the #ENDSARS protests were equally specially promoted.

“The IGP, while congratulating the officers, charged them to see their promotion as a mark of additional responsibility and a call to rededicate themselves to their professional calling.

“He enjoined them to continue to carry out their duties diligently and in conformity with best practices and respect for the rights of the citizen.

“He noted that the promotion albeit, posthumously, of the officers who were killed by some #ENDSARS protesters is a symbolic gesture in recognition of the ultimate price they paid in the service of the nation.”

The statement also noted that the IGP promised to work with all relevant agencies, organs of government, and stakeholders in ensuring a reform of the police.

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Update on total funds raised so far through @theflutterwave:

Available Funds: N16,706,635.9

Total raised:
N23,441,635.90
$16,816
£2,943.46
CAD5,455
GHS915
AUD540
ZAR5,026
EUR881
CZK500
AED850
CHF30

— FK. (@fkabudu) October 13, 2020

SARS has been accused of extrajudicial killings and assault on youths over the use of luxury items.

“EndSars” began as a largely online movement, trending internationally on social media and gaining the support of figures including the footballer Marcus Rashford and the actor John Boyega.

Many of those marching in Lagos and cities across Nigeria have been in their 20s and 30s, protesting for the first time and spurred by personal experiences of or connections with abuses by the security forces.

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