President Jonathan sacks IGP Suleiman Abba, appoints DIG Solomon Arase as Acting IGP

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has relieved the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Suleiman Abba of his appointment and duties with immediate effect and has appointed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase as the 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..

Mr. Solomon Arase (Acting IGP)