President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday relieved the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba, of his appointment and duties with immediate effect.

A statement issued in Abuja by the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr Reuben Abati, said President Jonathan also appointed Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mr Solomon Arase, as Acting Inspector-General of Police.

It stated that the appointment of the acting IGP was with immediate effect. Until his appointment Arase was the Head of the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department.

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.