PRESIDENT JONATHAN SACKS INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE SULEIMAN ABBA, APPOINTS SOLOMON ARANSE AS ACTING IG.

Acting Inspector General of Police - Mr Solomon Aranse

According to Presidential Spokesman Reuben Abati, 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.

Sacked IG Suleiman Abba

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.