President Goodluck Jonathan has relieved the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Suleiman Abba, of his appointment and duties with immediate effect.
In his place, President Jonathan has also appointed Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase as Acting Inspector-General of Police, also with immediate effect,” says Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity) Reuben Abati in a statement just issued in Abuja.
Until his appointment as Mr. Abba’s replacement, Mr. Arase was the Head of the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department.
He holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Law, as well as Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Political Science and Strategic Studies.
Arase is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Defence College. (News Express).