After more than three decades of service, Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Frank Mba, has retired from the Nigeria Police Force alongside several other senior officers following changes in the leadership of the force.
The retirement followed the exit of the former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and the confirmation of Tunji Disu, as the new Inspector-General.
Mba, who served in the Department of Training and Development before his retirement, bowed out after 34 years in the police, leaving behind what colleagues and observers describe as a meritorious career marked by professionalism, discipline and commitment to national service.
The former police spokesman, who joined the force in May 1992 as a cadet officer, rose through the ranks after graduating as the best cadet in academics at the Nigeria Police Academy, Kano. Over the years, he served in several strategic roles across operations, investigations, administration and public relations.
During his long career, Mba served as Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Commissioner of Police in charge of the Border Patrol Force at the Force Headquarters, and also held various operational commands, including Area Commander in Ajah and Festac in Lagos.
He also represented Nigeria in international assignments, including the United Nations peacekeeping mission in Liberia between 2006 and 2007.
A trained lawyer, Mba obtained a Law degree from the University of Lagos and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2002 after attending the Nigerian Law School, Abuja. He later earned a Master’s degree in Law with distinction from the University of Dundee in Scotland.
The retired police chief also attended several prestigious international programmes, including the FBI National Academy in Quantico, United States, and leadership courses at Harvard University and the University of Oxford.
In a farewell message, Mba expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve under his administration.
“I am deeply grateful to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the privilege of serving our great nation during his administration. The confidence reposed in the Nigeria Police leadership and the support given to the institution during this period have been invaluable. It has been a great honour for me to contribute my quota to the security and stability of our country,” he said.
The retired DIG also thanked Nigerians for their support throughout his policing career.
“I want to sincerely thank the good people of Nigeria for the trust, encouragement and cooperation they extended to me throughout my 34 years in service. Policing is a difficult but noble profession, and whatever success we recorded was made possible by the understanding and support of Nigerians. I leave the service with a heart full of gratitude and pride for having had the opportunity to serve,” Mba added.
Meanwhile, following the retirement of Mba and other senior officers, seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, including Margreth Ochalla, Ekene Onwuemelie, and Ishiaku Mohammed, are billed to be promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police. The officers are expected to appear at the Police Service Commission office on Friday for interviews.
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