Nigerian President, Goodluck Jonathan has sacked the Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba who became the IG less than nine months ago.. And he was replaced by a Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Solomon Arase, in acting capacity on Tuesday ...
Relieved statement by Jonathan's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, for the sack of Abba below:
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 a Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase, as Acting Inspector-General of Police, also with immediate effect.
"Until his appointment as Abba's replacement, Arase was the Head of the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department.
"Mr. Arase holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Law as well as Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Political Science and Strategic Studies. He is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Defence College."...
Though according to punch, the statement did not state any reason for sacking the IG but the main reason for sacking the IG was the controversial governorship election in Rivers State..
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