BREAKING: President Jonathan sacks IG of Police, Suleiman Abba; appoints replacement
President Jonathan has fired Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba.
This was disclosed through the president’s spokesperson, Reuben Abati, in a statement on Tuesday
No reason was given, and a replacement in person of DIG Solomon Arase as Acting IGP is to take immediate effect according to the tweet.
Mr. Abati’s statement read in full, “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.”