Breaking News: President Jonathan sacks Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba

President Goodluck Jonathan has sacked Inspector General of Police Suleiman Abba and has immediately appointed Deputy Inspector General of Police Solomon Arase as acting IGP with immediate effect.

In a statement by Reuben Abati, official presidential spokesman/media adviser, he wrote: “President Jonathan sacks IGP Suleiman aAbba, appoints DIG Solomon Arase as Acting IGP 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,” the statement read.