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.
Suleiman
Abba
Suleiman Abba |
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.
Mr
Solomon Arase Acting IGP
Solomon Arase |
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;
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