July 26 , 2015 • By
Jethro Ibileke/Benin
Inspector General of Police , Solomon Arase
The Inspector-General of Police , Mr. Solomon
Ehigiator Arase , on Saturday went down memory
lane and recalled that his late mother objected to
his decision to join the Nigerian Police Force 34
years ago .
Arase who spoke at a reception organised for him
by Ora people of Owan West local government
area of Edo State in appreciation of his elevation
to the position of IGP , said his mother ’ s objection
was because of the poor public perception of
people on the Force as an institution .
He however said he regretted that his mother did
not live long to see him rise to the peak of his
career .
Expressing gratitude for the honour and for all the
sacrifices the Ora Ekpen Development
Association , organisers of the event, did him ,
Arase recalled his growing days at Holy Trinity
Grammar School , Sabongida -Ora and promised to
give back to the community that made him , his
relations who raised and supported him .
“Sabongida Ora has made my life. In line with the
time tested saying that ‘ to whom much is given ,
much is expected ’ , I can only promise three
things in return . Firstly , in my line of duty I shall
continue to project those values that will edify
this community and I will never engage in
anything that will bring our communal values and
the image of Sabongida Ora community into
disrepute .
“Secondly, to my relations who raised me and my
friends who supported me, I will not let you down.
I shall continue to keep the bond and hold onto
your hands and hearts as we jointly continue to
walk through the journey of life.
“Thirdly , I promise to give back to Sabongida Ora
and Owan land what the community has given to
me, ” he said .
The IGP recalled that it was in furtherance of his
desire to give back to the community that he
incorporated the Madam Mercy Igbe-Arase (nee
Ifidon) Foundation which has been awarding
scholarships to deserving Owan West and Owan
East undergraduates, noting that up to 15 youths
have benefited from the scholarships.
Also speaking , a maternal uncle of the IGP , Prof .
Sam Ifidon, urged the people to pray for him, to
tell him the truth at all times and not to seek help
from him outside the rule .
IGP Arase was conferred with the chieftaincy title
of ‘ Ojeagbase ’ of Ora Clan.






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lalasticlala

Nobody cares what your mom thought or not, just do your JOB.

There is a lady somewhere in Lagos, that just lost a child and nearly lost hers because your men brutalized her. Leave your desk and do some real work, instead of praising yourself over the papers that you made a right choice joining the Police.

Nobody cares.

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Why. DOt dot. Are u dumb

She's a good mother, its like allowing your son to join boko haram. Police is boko haram

Mummy's boy

Thank your God she only objected, me! I would've used you for sacrifice

HungerBAD:
Nobody cares what your mom thought or not, just do your JOB.

There is a lady somewhere in Lagos, that just lost a child and nearly lost hers because your men brutalized her. Leave your desk and do some real work, instead of praising yourself over the papers that you made a right choice joining the Police.

Nobody cares.

The policemen involved have been arrested. I trust Arase,he is a dogged police officer.I just pray pmb extend his stay as IGP for another 3years so that he can reposition the Nigeria police.

Not her fault because Nobody knows tomorrow