President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has relieved the Inspector-General of Police, Mr.
Suleiman Abba of his appointment and duties with immediate effect.
President Jonathan has also
appointed Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase as Acting Inspector-General of Police, also with immediate effect.
Until his appointment as Mr. Abba’s replacement, Mr. Arase was the Head
of the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department.
Mr. Arase holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Law, as well as
Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Political Science and Strategic
Studies.He is also a Fellow of the Nigerian
Defence College.
Reuben
Abati
Special Adviser to the President