The news of his passing has not yet been officially confirmed by either his family or the Nigeria Police Force as of the time of filing this report.
Arase, who served as Nigeria’s 18th Inspector-General of Police, was appointed to the position in April 2015 by then-President Goodluck Jonathan. He retired from the police force in 2016 but continued to play a significant role in national affairs.
In January 2023, under the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari, Arase was appointed Chairman ofthe Police Service Commission (PSC). However, his tenure in that role came to an end in June 2024 following his removal by President Bola Tinubu.
Throughout his policing career, Arase earned a reputation as a highly skilled intelligence officer. He previously led the Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Bureau, the Nigerian Police’s top intelligence unit. His earlier assignments included serving as Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State and as Assistant Inspector-General of Police overseeing intelligence operations.
Arase also represented Nigeria on the global stage, notably taking part in a United Nations peacekeeping mission in Namibia.
At the time of his reported death, official statements from key institutions and family members were still awaited.
