CP Margaret Ochalla, Elevated To Assistant Inspector General Of Police
Oru Leonard
In a significant move aimed at enhancing the leadership structure of the Nigerian Police Force, the Yala born Commissioner of Police (CP), Margaret Ochalla has been promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG).
AIG Margaret Ochalla has been a notable figure in The Nigerian Police Force, until this well deserved elevation, she was serving as the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Special Fraud Unit (SFU) in Lagos. She has a distinguished career with significant contributions to gender equality, fraud investigation, and community policing.
She has been recognized for her leadership and dedication, which earned her the Female Police Commissioner of the Year award at the 2023 NAOSNP National Security Conference. Her efforts in promoting gender inclusivity are evident in her establishment of Police Gender Desks in tertiary institutions across Nigeria and her authorship of a book on child and gender protection.
Previously, she held several key positions, including leading the Anti-Fraud Unit under the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) and serving as an advisor on gender issues to the Inspector General of Police.
She has also been honored with various awards, including the Global Women Hall of Fame by the Sheik of Dubai and the Female Humanitarian of the Year.
As an advocate for youth involvement in law enforcement, Ochalla encourages young Nigerians to join the police force to combat crime and corruption. She also speaks against early child marriage, emphasizing its detrimental effects on socio-economic development.
Her work in the SFU involves tackling complex fraud cases, enhancing the unit’s efficiency, and maintaining a high conviction rate for fraud-related offenses. #Congratulations on this well deserved elevation to the rank of AIG.
Ochalla’s promotion came alongside the Police Service Commission’s (PSC), approval promoting one 1 AIG to DIG and 122 other senior Police Officers; ten Commissioners of Police to the next rank of Assistant Inspectors General; Fifteen Deputy Commissioners of Police to substantive Commissioners and 36 Assistant Commissioners of Police to Deputy Commissioners. Sixty-one Chief Superintendents of Police were also elevated to the next rank of Assistant Commissioners of Police.
