Former Police IG Solomon Arase's Burial Set for October 3 in Benin City

Former Nigerian Police IG, Solomon Arase, who passed away at 69, will be buried on October 3 in Benin City. The burial arrangements include events starting from September 24 in Abuja, leading to the final interment at his private residence in Benin City.

The schedule includes a tribute day, requiem mass, candlelight procession, and funeral mass in his hometown of Sabongida Ora. The burial will culminate in the interment at St.

Paul Catholic Church. The Nigerian Police Force has outlined a detailed program to honor the late Arase, who served as the 18th indigenous Police IG.