Jonathan Sacks IG of Police, Suleiman Abba; Appoints Replacement

President Goodluck Jonathan has fired Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba.


The sack was announced by the president’s spokesperson, Reuben Abati, in a tweet on Tuesday.

No reason was given for the sack. A Deputy Inspector General of police, Solomon Arase, was appointed to act in his stead. The sack is with immediate effect.

Via Twitter:

Reuben Abati @abati1990

President Jonathan sacks IGP Suleiman Abba, appoints DIG Solomon Arase as Acting IGP with immediate effect. @PoliceNG