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PHOTOS & VIDEO: Police Authorities Hold Guard Of Honour For Late IGP, Solomon Arase
Egbetokun made the remarks on Saturday in Abuja during the Guard of Honour Parade held in honour of the late Arase, at the NPF Hangar, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has stated that the late Dr. Solomon Arase will be honored for his outstanding service to the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the nation at large.
Arase was appointed as 18th Indigenous I-G of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in April 2015.
Egbetokun made the remarks on Saturday in Abuja during the Guard of Honour Parade held in honour of the late Arase, at the NPF Hangar, Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
He said the Guard of Honour was a solemn duty carried out with deep respect, as a final farewell to the late former police chief.
According to Egbetokun, the parade was not merely a ceremonial event, but the last guard of honour to be mounted by the NPF in tribute to the departed former I-G.
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“Our last salute to a man who devoted his entire life to public service through his distinguished career in the NPF.
“The late former I-G was one of the finest officers that had ever served in the Nigerian Police Force.
“He will be remembered for his legacy of distinguished service to the NPF and to our nation Nigeria.
“Today, I do not just mourn the departure of the late former I-G, we celebrate a legacy.
“His life teaches us that every career and tenure will end, but the impact of true service will endure across generations,” he said.
The I-G said no other police officer had yet, matched the record of serving as Principal Staff Officer (PSO) to three consecutive I-Gs after the late former I-G.
“Yes, we may have other officers who served as PSO to two or more I-Gs, but to serve three consecutive I-Gs in succession, that record is yet to be matched.
“In April 2015, he was appointed the 18th Indigenous Inspector-General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“His journey to that peak was not accidental, it was a culmination of excellent service, dedication, and discipline,” he said.
The I-G said the late I-G’s tenure was marked by profound policy and national reforms in the Nigeria Police Force that emphasised professionalism, discipline and respect for rule of law.
He said Arase’s administration believed that effective policing required not just the strength of arms but also the strength of character and compassion.
Egetokun said Arase’s service to the nation did not end with his career in the NPF, but was again, extended by his appointment as the Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC).
He said the late former I-G had also, approached his oversight as the chairman of PSC with the same candour and vision that defined his policing career.
“On behalf of the NPF, I extend our profound heartfelt condolences to members of his family, the PSC, the government and the people Nigeria,” he said.
Nigeria Police Force honours late Ex-IGP Solomon Arase with Guard of Honour Parade in Abuja, led by IGP Kayode Egbetokun pic.twitter.com/OMFGHTmWiu
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A retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sunny Anyanwu, has made a generous offer to Lieutenant Ahmad Yerima, the viral naval officer who stood up to FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike.
Notably, Ahmad Yerima has been making headlines following a viral video showing a heated confrontation with FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
Lieutenant A.M. Yerima
Retired Officer Offers His Pension To Lieutenant Ahmad Yerima
In his Facebook post, the retired Deputy Superintendent of Police, Sunny Anyanwu, revealed he earns a monthly pension of N49,000, and offered N5,000 to the naval officer.
Furthermore, he stressed that Lieutenant Ahmad Yerima should be regarded as a British-trained officer.
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Out of my #49k monthly pension, I have decided to offer #5K to the Naval officer that had open confrontation with the FCT minister WIKE.
The officer could be regarded as a British trained officer. I will also advice President Tinubu to honor him with the award of Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR).
His Bank details should be forwarded through his department pls. This is the type of insult I took for 35yrs and gets #49k monthly pension.
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Wike’s altercation with the Naval officer is a typical example coming out of a disgraced country – Peter Obi
The presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general elections, Peter Obi, has described the recent altercation between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, and a naval officer in Abuja as an embarrassment coming from a ‘disgraced nation.’
In a statement shared on social media, Obi said the altercation was “yet another unfortunate reflection of the growing institutional disorder in our country.”
According to him, what should have been a routine civic encounter degenerated into “a public spectacle” that exposes deeper governance problems.
He wrote;
‘’Wike versus Naval Officer: A Lesson for National Reflection
The recent needless altercation between the FCT Minister, HE, Barr. Nyesom Wike and a Naval officer are yet another unfortunate reflection of the growing institutional disorder in our country. What should ordinarily be a routine civic encounter has, once again, become a national embarrassment— a typical example coming out of a ‘disgraced country’
Beyond the personalities involved, this incident raises fundamental questions that demand honest national reflection:
Should the military be used for purely civil operations? If proper protocols were in place, should a Minister’s intervention in such a matter be in such an indecorous manner?
Shouldn’t there be clear boundaries between administrative authority and the duties of security agencies?
What does this say about our respect for institutions and the separation of powers? Why are our men and women in uniform so often drawn into civilian disputes? Why has the culture of due process and civility given way to public spectacle and confrontation? If our institutions worked as they should, would tempers flare in situations that should be handled by clear procedure and hierarchy? Above all, what example do incidents like this set for our younger generation about leadership, discipline, and the rule of law?
These are not just questions about one incident – they go to the very heart of how our nation is governed. When public officials act beyond institutional norms, and when security agencies are used in ways that blur their professional boundaries, we weaken both governance and public trust.
We must learn from this episode. It is time to rebuild a nation where institutions are stronger than individuals; where public office is exercised with humility and restraint; where the dignity of our uniformed officers and the rights of every citizen are upheld.
A country that aspires to greatness and feels insulted when referred to as a disgraced nation must replace the culture of impunity with the discipline of law, order, and respect for due process.
Repeatedly, I have maintained that to occupy an office and be referred to as His Excellency, Distinguished or Honourable, how we get to such an office and our character and behaviour while holding it or out of it should reflect such exemplary titles in all ramifications.”
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