President Goodluck Jonathan of Nigeria has relieved the most senior police officer in the country of his post. In a statement by the Special Adviser to the President, Reuben Abati, the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Suleiman Abba was relieved of his appointment and duties with immediate effect.
The statement continued: 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.
No reason has been given for the sack of Mr Suleiman Abba.
