CASA praises DIG Frank Mba for 34 years of disciplined, professional service, highlighting his integrity, reforms, and commitment to Nigeria’s police force
The Civic Alliance for Security Accountability (CASA) has commended Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Frank Mba, for his 34-year career, describing him as disciplined, reform-minded, and committed to professional policing.
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CASA made the remarks amid leadership changes in the Nigeria Police Force following the retirement of Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun and the confirmation of Assistant Inspector-General Tunji Disu as his successor.
About 29 senior officers above Disu are expected to exit the force in line with service rules.
Mba, who joined the Nigeria Police Force on May 18, 1992—the same day as Disu—was set to retire in April 2027 after completing the mandatory 35 years in service.
CASA Secretary-General Moses Akinlotan said Mba’s career trajectory exemplifies discipline, merit, and loyalty to the institution.
“DIG Frank Mba represents the finest ideals of professional policing in Nigeria. In an era when public confidence in institutions is constantly tested, he stood out as an officer who combined intellect, courage and ethical discipline in the discharge of his duties,” Akinlotan said.
He noted that Mba served with integrity across investigations, operations, administration, and public communication, bringing professionalism and clarity to every assignment. Akinlotan also dismissed claims that Mba was promoted above his seniors, describing such assertions as unfounded.
Mba holds an LLB (Hons) from the University of Lagos and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2002.
He earned a Master’s in Law with Distinction from the University of Dundee, Scotland, attended the FBI National Academy in Quantico, USA, and obtained certificates from Harvard University and Oxford University Business School.
In 2022, he completed the Senior Executive Course at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru.
Over his career, Mba served as Commissioner of Police in Ogun State and in key roles at the Border Patrol Force, State Criminal Investigation Departments, Special Fraud Unit, and Force CID Annexes nationwide.
He was also a three-time Force Public Relations Officer, redefining police communication during tense periods.
Mba participated in the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Liberia (2006–2007), receiving a UN medal.
He also recently defended his PhD thesis at the University of Ibadan and is a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.
Akinlotan described Mba as a scholar-practitioner whose international training strengthened policing in Nigeria.
He urged authorities to preserve institutional memory and continue reforms introduced by Mba and his peers.
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“Retirement is a statutory process, not a verdict on performance. For DIG Frank Mba, history will record a career marked by integrity, professionalism, sophistication, discipline and commitment to national service,” Akinlotan said.
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