Nigerian IGP Sacked.

Mr Solomon Arase Acting IGP
By Abiodun Alade
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President Jonathan has sacked the Inspector
General of Police Suleiman Abba. He has
also appointed DIG Solomon Arase as Acting
IGP with immediate effect, according to a
tweet by Dr. Reuben Abati, the spokesperson
of the president.

IGP Suleiman Abba, NPM, NPOM, mni was
the 17th Indigenous Inspector-General of
Police and was appointed by President
Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, GCFR. He formally
took over on August 1, 2014 formally from
former Police boss, IGP MD Abubakar (Rtd)
who had successfully piloted the affairs of
the Force from 25th January, 2012 when he
was appointed to July 31, 2014, having
completed 35 years of service.

Abba Suleiman hails from Gwaram Local
Government Area of Jigawa State holds
degrees in History and Law and has attended
several management and security courses
within and outside Nigeria. He is an alumnus
of the National Institute of Policy and
Strategic Studies, Kuru, Jos.

He is known for his vast experience in
criminal investigation, intelligence-led
policing and crime-fighting operations.
The statement by Reuben Abati, Special
Adviser to the President (Media &
Publicity)read thus

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.
Reuben Abati Special Adviser to the
President (Media & Publicity) April 21, 2015;