Solomon Arase
| Solomon Ehigiator Arase | |
|---|---|
| Inspector General of the Nigerian Police | |
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In office April 2015 – June 21, 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Suleiman Abba |
| Succeeded by | Ibrahim Idris |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
21 June 1956 Sapele, Delta State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University |
| Occupation | Police Officer |
| Religion | Christianity |
Solomon Ehigiator Arase is the Nigeria's eighteenth and former Inspector-General of Police, the position he was appointed after former President Goodluck Jonathan sacked his former boss Suleiman Abba in April 2015[1] Solomon is a Fellow of the Nigerian Defence Academy. Solomon Arase retired from the force on June 21, 2016.[2] On June 21, 2016, President Muhammadu Buhari appointed Ibrahim Kpotum Idris as Acting Inspector General of Nigeria Police Force.[3]
References
- ↑ Vanguard Newspaper. "Jonathan sacks Suleiman Abba, appoints Arase". Retrieved 28 April 2015.
- ↑ "Six DIG's to be retired as Arase bows out - Vanguard News". Vanguardngr.com. 2016-06-21. Retrieved 2016-08-07.
- ↑ "Buhari congratulates new Acting IGP Ibrahim Idris as Arase bows out - Vanguard News". Vanguardngr.com. 2016-06-21. Retrieved 2016-08-07.
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