A civil society group, the Civic Alliance for Security Accountability (CASA), has defended the service record of Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Frank Mba, and called on police authorities to sustain institutional reforms amid ongoing leadership changes in the Nigeria Police Force.
The remarks come following the retirement of Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun and the confirmation of Assistant Inspector-General Tunji Disu as Acting IGP.
The transition is expected to trigger the exit of about 29 senior officers in line with service rules.
In a statement on Wednesday, CASA Secretary-General Moses Akinlotan described Mba as a disciplined and reform-minded officer whose 34-year career has been marked by integrity, professionalism, and commitment to duty.
He dismissed claims that Mba had been promoted above his seniors, noting that his rise through the ranks followed established procedures and merit-based criteria.
“DIG Frank Mba represents the finest ideals of professional policing in Nigeria,” Akinlotan said. “His career progression was based on competence, experience and continuous learning, not favouritism.”