A police inspector and his girlfriend have been detained in connection with the disappearance of a service rifle along the Wukari-Jootar Federal Highway in Taraba State.
The firearm, a Type 06 assault rifle loaded with 25 rounds of live ammunition, belongs to Insp. J. Charles, 45, attached to the Safer Highway Patrol team.
The incident occurred on December 25 when Charles left his duty post for Wukari town, leaving three colleagues on patrol.
His girlfriend, Ruth Alphan, claimed to have seen an unidentified person breaking out of the house upon her return.
Charles reportedly discovered the rifle missing upon his return, allegedly in a drunken state.
Security operatives are working to recover the missing weapon and identify those responsible, with collaborative efforts involving local residents and hunters ongoing.
The inspector and his girlfriend are currently in detention to aid investigation.
