Mrs Augustina Ogbodo has assumed duty as the 53rd Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Lagos.
The FCID’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) ASP. Aminat Mayegun, made this known in a statement on Friday.
Mayegun said that AIG Ogbodo took over from AIG Ogundele Ayodeji, under whose dynamic leadership the FCID Annex Lagos achieved significant progress.
“Ogbodo, a native of Enugu South Local Government Area in Enugu State, makes history as the first female officer to head the FCID Annex Lagos,” she was quoted by the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) as saying.
“Before her promotion to AIG, she was the Ebonyi State Commissioner of Police with outstanding performances.
“Prior to her appointment, she served as the AIG in charge of the Maritime Police Command at the Force Headquarters Annex, Obalende.
“Her tenure there was marked by her unyielding stance against corruption, harassment and misconduct, ensuring the maintenance of high professional and ethical standards within the maritime sea economy,” she said.
The PPRO said that Ogbodo holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, as well as a Diploma in Police Science from the Staff College, Jos.
“Throughout her career, she has attended numerous professional development courses and served in various police Commands/Formations across the country, ” she said.
The image maker said that AIG Ogbodo urged well-meaning citizens to collaborate with the Police in the fight against crime and the promotion of justice.
According to her, the new AIG is dedicated to strengthening operational effectiveness at the FCID, enhancing public safety, and maintaining the integrity of the Police Force
“She is a distinguished and highly respected officer in Nigerian policing and committed to her vision of fostering a secure environment for all Nigerians, while upholding professionalism, integrity, and transparency in every aspect of policing.
“Operating an open-door policy, AIG Ogbodo is eager to build synergy and cooperation among sister agencies and remains fully dedicated to the security and well-being of the public.
“With her vast experience across all facets of Nigerian policing, she is resolutely focused on achieving the shared goals of IGP in enhancing the security and operational capacity of FCID and other police formations nationwide,” she said.
