Jonathan fires IG Abba, names Arase in acting capacity

President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday sacked the Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba who became IG less than nine months ago, he was replaced by a Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, in acting capacity

A statement by Jonathan’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, gave no   reason for the sack of Abba.

The statement read, “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 a Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, as Acting Inspector-General of Police, also with immediate effect.

“Until his appointment as Abba’s replacement,   Arase was the Head of the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department.

“Mr. Arase holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Law as well as Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Political Science and Strategic Studies. He is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Defence College.”