Meet The Newly Appointed IG Of Police, Solomon Arase (Photo)

President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan after hen relieved the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Suleiman Abba of his appointment and duties with immediate effect, also appointed Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Solomon Arase as Acting Inspector-General of Police, also with immediate effect.

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.

Reuben Abati

Special Adviser to the President

(Media & Publicity)