Jonathan Fires IGP Abba, Appoints Arase

President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday sacked Mr. Suleiman Abba, as
the Inspector-General of Police.

According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and
Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the President has named a Deputy
Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, as Abba's replacement
in acting capacity.

No reason was given for the President's decision to relieve Abba of
his appointment.

The statement read, "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."
President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday sacked the Inspector-General
of Police, Mr. Suleiman Abba, less that nine months after his
appointment on July 31, 2014.

The President has named a Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mr.
Solomon Arase, as the acting IGP.

Abba, who was the AIG Zone 7 before his appointment as the IG,
succeeded Mohammed Abubakar, who retired after 35 years in service
last year.

No reason was given for the sacking.
--PUNCH