From Tony Osauzo and Ighomuaye, Benin

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Former Inspector-General of ‎Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, disclosed yesterday in Benin that he would like to spend the rest of his life doing humanitarian work, writing books and teaching to contribute to society.
Speaking to journalists shortly after a reception held for him by his people, Arase, who described life after active service as “very relaxing”, said he would touch the lives of the less privileged in his community. “I am an academic; I will write books, I will rest and do humanitarian work. I want to spend the rest of my life touching the less privileged people within my community.
“I will sit down to write some books, develop protocol for security sector reforms and, if I have an opportunity to teach, I like teaching; I like talking. I will do humanitarian work.” Describing the process of addressing the security challenges in the country as a “marathon” and not a “sprint,” the former number one policeman acknowledged that the Federal Government was “on course,” with its current efforts.
“It is a gradual thing. It is not a sprint; it is a marathon. When you want to deal with security situations, it is a gradual thing and I think we are on course in the country. “I have been a policeman for 35 years. I will always remain a policeman and anything that I will do to enhance the policing culture, you know I will always do that,” Arase said, and promised to support the police in order to advance peace and security across the country.
Asked if he would join politics, he replied, “No, I do not have the temperament for politics.”
He expressed appreciation for the support he received during his tenure as IGP, saying, “I am humbled; I am grateful that my people have found me worthy to be honoured in this way. That is why I said in my speech that I will continue to do everything that is edifying of a Benin man.”