Mr. Solomon Arase, the Head of the Force Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department has been appointed the Acting Inspector-General of Police by President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.

He succeeds the former IG of Police, Mr Suleiman Abba who was relieved of his job few hours ago.

A Fellow of the Nigerian Defence College, Mr. Arase holds Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Law, as well as Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Political Science and Strategic Studies.