Oyo State governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has expressed condolences to the immediate family of the late retired Inspector-General of Police, Dr Solomon Arase, the Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun, as well as the Government and people of Edo State.
In a statement made available in Ibadan on Sunday, August 31, and signed by his Special Assistant (Print Media), Moses Alao, Governor Makinde described Arase’s death as a massive loss to Nigeria, as according to him, he was, until his death, one of the most resourceful retired IGPs, with experience and expertise that could be useful to the country.
The governor, said that he shared a personal relationship with Arase dating back to his days as IGP, adding that the Oyo State Government on his watch (Makinde’s) also benefited immensely from Arase’s advice and expertise.
Governor Makinde, who is currently on leave, having recently handed over power to the Deputy Governor, who is now Acting Governor, prayed to God to grant him a place in paradise, while also watching over everyone and everything he left behind.
He said: “I have just heard about the death of my big brother, IGP Solomon Arase (rtd).
“I condole with his family, the people and government of Edo State and the Inspector-General of Police, on this great loss.
“Retired IGP Arase’s death will leave a huge vacuum in the security sector, as he was one of the finest police officers in his days of active service and one of the retired Police Chiefs with experience and expertise that could have been useful to Nigeria in years to come.
“My relationship with him dates back to many years ago, and his experience and expertise had proved useful to us in Oyo State at different points.
“It is my prayer that God grants him a place in paradise and gives his family and friends the fortitude to bear this loss.”
