Bala Elkana finally takes over as Lagos police PRO

Bala Elkana Lagos Police PRO

Bala Elkana has finally taken over from Chike Oti as the new Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Lagos State.

Mr Elkana assumed duty on Monday.

The new PRO enlisted into the Nigeria Police in 2003. He holds a Bachelors degree in Law (LLB), and two Master’s Degree in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution, and in Business Administration (MBA).

He had served in different commands and held various positions, including operations officer, divisional crime officer, divisional police officer, community policing officer.

He was the police public relations officer in Niger and Akwa Ibom states.

Elkana, who is bringing with him a rich background in public relations and information management, is also a Fellow of Corporate Institute of Administration.

He is also an active member of International Association of Chiefs of Police and a member of Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR).

Until his recent posting, he was an investigator in the IGP Monitoring Unit.