Mba replaces Bankole as Ogun CP

A former Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), Frank Mba, yesterday assumed office as the new Commissioner of Police (CP) in Ogun State.

He replaced Lanre Bankole who has been moved to the Force Headquarters, Abuja.

This followed a redeployment exercise announced by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, on Tuesday.

Mba arrived at the state police headquarters at Eleweran, Abeokuta, on Thursday and took over the baton from Bankole.

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In his brief remarks, Bankole noted that the new CP came in with a wide range of experience and noted that the former FPRO would perform credibly well.

He added that he handed over “a crop of dedicated, loyal and hardworking officers” who would be useful to the new CP.

Until his recent deployment, Mba was the CP Border Patrol Force, Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja.

The police spokesman in the state, Abimbola Oyeyemi, said, “CP Frank Emeka Mba is an alumnus of the University of Lagos where he obtained his first degree in law. He joined the Nigeria Police Force as a cadet officer and was trained at the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano, where he graduated as the best cadet in academics.

“CP Frank Mba, a household name within and outside the police circle, was one time Police Public Relations Officer of Lagos State Police Command. He was also a thrice Force Public Relations Officer serving under three Inspectors General of Police.

“He also served as ACP, State Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, Yaba, as well as Area Commander in Ajah, Lagos State.

“CP Frank Mba has attended some of the finest law enforcement training within and outside Nigeria.”