AIG Augustina N. Ogbodo Becomes First Female Head of FCID Annex Lagos
The newly appointed Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Augustina N. Ogbodo, PSC, has assumed office as the 53rd head of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Lagos. AIG Ogbodo, an accomplished officer in the Nigerian Police Force, succeeds AIG Ogundele J. Ayodeji, under whose tenure the Annex recorded remarkable achievements.
Hailing from Enugu South Local Government Area in Enugu State, AIG Ogbodo makes history as the first female officer to lead the FCID Annex Lagos. Her appointment follows a distinguished career marked by professionalism, integrity, and dedication to the Nigerian Police Force.
Before her promotion to AIG, she served as the Commissioner of Police in Ebonyi State, where her leadership and contributions were widely commended. Most recently, she was the AIG in charge of the Maritime Police Command at the Force Headquarters Annex, Obalende, Lagos. Her tenure in the maritime command was defined by a strict stance against corruption, harassment, and misconduct, ensuring ethical practices within Nigeria’s maritime sector.
AIG Ogbodo holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and a Diploma in Police Science from the Staff College, Jos. Throughout her career, she has participated in several professional development courses and served in various police formations across Nigeria, earning her respect as a seasoned and dynamic law enforcement officer.
In her new role at the FCID Annex Lagos, AIG Ogbodo is committed to improving operational effectiveness, strengthening public safety, and fostering collaboration with citizens in the fight against crime. She has called on Nigerians to support the Police in promoting justice and ensuring a secure environment for all.
She has also reaffirmed her commitment to upholding professionalism, transparency, and integrity in all police operations. Her open-door policy aims to build strong synergy with sister agencies while maintaining a focus on public security and well-being.
As the new AIG of the FCID Annex Lagos, AIG Ogbodo is poised to enhance the operational capacity of the Annex and contribute to the broader vision of the Inspector General of Police in strengthening the nation’s security framework.
Signed:
ASP Mayegun Aminat, anipr
Police Public Relations Officer
Force CID Annex, Alagbon, Ikoyi
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