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Police inspector declared missing during joint operation in Sokoto
Police inspector declared missing during joint operation in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
A police inspector deployed for a joint military operation in Sabo-Birni, Sokoto State, has been declared missing.
The Commanding Officer, 7 Police Mobile Force (PMF), Sokoto, reported the development in a situation update on Thursday.
He said the officer, identified as Insp. Ibrahim Yusuf, was detailed for night sentry duty between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Aug. 27, but could not be accounted for afterwards.
“By midnight of Aug. 28, the officer had disappeared and his phone line could not be reached. He has since been defaulted, while a search for his whereabouts is ongoing,” the officer stated.
Police authorities said efforts were being intensified in collaboration with the military to trace the missing inspector.
Police inspector declared missing during joint operation in Sokoto