News reaching BlackBox Nigeria has it that 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.

In the statement released by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, no reason was given for the replacement. 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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