{
  "id": 13888185,
  "title": "Why I embraced legal practice after 34 years in police — Ex-DIG Mba",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/why-i-embraced-legal-practice-after-34-years-in-police-ex-dig-mba-13888185",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-12T06:14:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/why-i-embraced-legal-practice-after-34-years-in-police-ex-dig-mba/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police Frank Mba has shared his reasons for founding a law firm after a 34-year career in law enforcement. Mba explained that his decision to enter legal practice is a continuation of his service to society in a different capacity, leveraging his extensive experience in leadership, conflict management, and justice administration. Speaking at the unveiling of his new law firm, Frank Mba Legal, in Abuja on his birthday, Mba emphasized the importance of the law as a tool for protecting rights, resolving disputes, and fostering public trust in institutions. His extensive background includes serving as Force Public Relations Officer, Police PR in Lagos State, Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, and leading the Department of Training and Development. Mba's academic achievements, including a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Lagos, an MPhil from the University of Dundee, and a bar admission in 2002, further underscore his readiness for this new chapter. The law firm aims to embody the highest standards of professional conduct, attracting clients and professionals who value integrity and expertise.",
  "summary": "Retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Frank Mba, explains why he opened a law firm after 34 years in the force, seeing it as a new way to serve socie Read More: https://punchng.com/why-i-embraced-legal-practice-after-34-years-in-police-ex-dig-mba/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Why I embraced legal practice after 34 years in police — Ex-DIG Mba",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/why-i-embraced-legal-practice-after-34-years-in-police-ex-dig-mba",
        "published": "2026-10-12T05:46:06.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}