IG deploys DIG, two CPs over abduction of 20 prospective corps members

Reported by Punch Nigeria · yesterday 09:10 · Punch Newspapers

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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has deployed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Shehu Nadada, to Imo State to coordinate the search-and-rescue operation for 20 prospective National Youth Service Corps members and other passengers abducted along the…

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