35 officers are still missing following the deadly attack by suspected Boko Haram fighters on the Mobile Police Training School, Gwoza, last week.
The police however, noted that search and rescue efforts had led to the recovery of scores of policemen, adding that the Inspector General of Police, Suleiman Abba, had ordered the tightening of security in police formations across the country to prevent future attacks.
The Training camp by was attacked by the insurgents on 7th August, 2014 but their efforts were repelled by the Police.
“On 20th August, 2014, the attackers launched a fresh offensive attack which lasted for several hours where the policemen on duty engaged them in a fierce battle.
“The search and rescue party launched immediately has located and brought to safety all Police officers in the Training College at the time of attack.
“So far, thirty-five policemen who are still missing from the facility
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