Abba bows out, Arase takes over

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

Abba, who became IG less than nine months ago, was replaced by a Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, in acting capacity.

A statement by Jonathan’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, gave no reason for the sacking of Abba.

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.

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“President Jonathan has also appointed a Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, as Acting Inspector-General of Police, also with immediate effect.

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