President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday confirmed Solomon Arase as substantive Inspector General of Police.

The confirmation came after the Police Council presided over by the President had so advised.

The Police Council is made up of the President, Vice President, all state governors and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission among others.

Recall that President Jonathan had on Tuesday, April 21st sacked Suleiman Abba as the Inspector-General of Police, and appointed Arase as Acting IG.

A statement released then by Special Adviser to Jonathan on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, read that “President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has relieved the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Suleiman Abba of his appointment and duties with immediate effect.”

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