The Truth Behind The Sacking Of Former IG Of Police By President Jonathan Revealed

Following a Police Council meeting, chaired by President Goodluck Jonathan, The Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Mike Okiro, has revealed to journalists that the immediate past Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, was sacked following gross indiscipline amongst the personnel of the force during his tenure.

“The President, in a very brief way said, during the period of the former IGP, a lot of indiscipline was noticed among the rank and file of the police and as such he felt that a new IG should come and try his luck. That is what (Mr. Jonathan) said, though I cannot give details of that.” Mr. Okiro said.

Also at the council, Mr. Jonathan confirmed the appointment of the new Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase who was appointed by the president as the Acting IGP following the sack of Mr. Abba on the April 21. He has been in an acting capacity for three weeks.

On his order of banning road blocks, Mr. Arase said there was already an enforcement policy in place. He said 16 teams have already moved out across the length and breadth of Nigeria to ensure strict compliance.

Source: Premium Times