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By John Ogunsemore
Former Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Ehigiator Arase will be buried on October 3, 2025, the police have said.
This is contained in a burial announcement shared on Wednesday.
Arase died aged 69 on August 31, 2025.
The announcement reads, “The Nigeria Police Force announces the Burial Arrangements of Former Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon Ehigiator Arase (Rtd), CFR, PhD, NPM, fdc, FCIArb.
“Late IGP Arase, who passed onto Glory on August 31st 2025, was the 18th Indigenous Inspector-General of Police.
“He served the Force and the Nation with Dedication and Honor.
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“He will be remembered for his Exemplary and Innovative Leadership, Philanthropy and Commitment to Police Reforms.”
According to the statement, burial rites will hold in Abuja and Edo State.
A Day of Tribute will hold on Wednesday, September 24, Requiem Mass on Friday, September 26, and Lying in State on Saturday, September 27, all in Abuja.
On September 29, a Procession/Candle Light will hold in Ora, Edo State.
On Thursday, October 2, a Vigil Mass and Family Rites/Lying in State will hold in Benin City, Edo State.
A Funeral Mass and Private Interment will hold on Friday, October 3, followed by a Thanksgiving Mass on Sunday, October 5.
