Solomon Arase confirmed as IG of Police

The National Police Council (NPC) has confirmed the appointment of Solomon Arase as Inspector-General of Police.

Arase was confirmed today, May 12, 2015, at an NPC meeting presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan, at the State House in Abuja.

While speaking to journalists after his confirmation, Arase promised that no Nigerian would suffer injustice under his watch.

The new police IG was appointed on April 21 after Jonathan sacked his predecessor, Suleiman Abba for unspecified reasons.