President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday sacked the Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba.
This was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati.
No reason was given for the sack but The Nation on Saturday had exclusively reported moves to show the IGP the way out.
Meanwhile, the President has appointed Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect.
The statement reads: “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.
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