Suleiman Abba, was sacked following gross indiscipline amongst the personnel of the force - Jonathan

The President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has disclosed that the immediate past IG, Suleiman Abba, was sacked following gross indiscipline amongst the personnel of the force during his tenure.
The President, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan has disclosed that the immediate past IG, Suleiman Abba, was sacked following gross indiscipline amongst the personnel of the force during his tenure.

According to him, he said that during the period of the former IGP, a lot of indiscipline was rampant among the rank and file of the police and as such he felt that a new IG should come and try his luck,” the chairman of police service commission  reveal this saying “That is what (Mr. Jonathan) said, though I cannot give details of that.”

Solomon Arase, has also been confirmed as the appointment of the new Inspector General of Police by Mr President after been appointed by the president as the Acting IGP on the April 21. He has been in an acting capacity for three weeks.

The new IG boldly stated that “You don’t motivate a workforce except their welfare is paramount,” he said. “I’m going to ensure that their welfare is going to be put on the front burner.” although the expectations of Nigerians are high, he could assure them that no Nigerian will suffer any injustice by his inaction or action.

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


source: PremiumTimes