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The Senator representing Bayelsa East constituency in the National Assembly, Ben Murray-Bruce, has rationalised the reported absconding of over 150 police officers drafted for counter-insurgency operations in the northeast.

According to him, it was common sense for the police personnel to feel ‘demotivated’ towards the fight against Boko Haram, having witnessed how the Federal Government purportedly neglected the families of heroes who lost their lives battling terrorists in the region.

Buttressing his point on Twitter, the lawmaker cited the recent funeral of troops who died in Metele fighting Boko Haram as an instance, saying neither the President nor his representative was present as they were laid to rest.

He tweeted: “Why won’t the policemen run? If they die what will happen to their wives and children?

“Look at how we buried the hero soldiers who died at Metele. The President did not attend. He was not represented. Those policemen were watching. Are they fools? Do they want the same treatment?”

However, the Nigerian military has offered a clear explanation on a news report that over 150 among the 2000 Policemen deployed to fight Boko Haram insurgents in the North East, absconded from their counter-insurgency military training exercise.

Brigadier-General A. S. Ishaq, the Coordinator Nigeria Police Force for Operation Lafiya-Dole (NPFOLD), in a chat with PRNigeria, said there was nothing like policemen absconded, but just a case of some recalcitrant personnel leaving their training base for a reason which was not cogent.

The top Army officer added that the special training, which should have been concluded last Friday, was extended for one week to enable the Policemen to partake in all the requisite military combat exercises before they depart the camp.

“The Policemen didn’t abscond as alleged in media reports. What happened was that some of the Police officers insisted on going for the Christmas holiday. But in line with standard military operations, there was no way officers undergoing special training on a combat-operation, could leave their base when the training exercise has not rounded up.

“So, we refused to grant them permission. However, the unruly ones among them left our Special Forces School at Buni-Yadi, venue of the training. But thank God, the unruly personnel were tracked at Damaturu, the state’s capital. Right now, some of them have been brought back to the School,” he said.

http://mcebiscoo.com/2018/12/27/boko-haram-ben-bruce-reveals-150-policemen-dumped-counter-insurgency-training/

See as buhari wan feed Boko haram with christians.

Hmmm....matter full ground

South South nd South East I pity una

run....

Just look at him, because of cheap political points he wants to condone their cowardice; so if our police and military turn cowards who would be there to protect us - didn't they know they may be laying their lives on the line when they scrambling to join the force?

The dullard want make sacrifices.. ahead of election..

Sending police is the format..

Army self the retreat from Boko, even Air Force..
Na common police.. this man wan send..

Brothers run.. run for una life.. na blood sacrifice this wan wan offer with una head.. is almost new year..

No be ram or cow. Human blood is needed..

This man will say anything to discredit this wonderful administration.

What has he done in his capacity as a Senator?
Mumu Man.

95% of the guys in that list were christians

Buhari wants to use blood of south west Christians to appease the gods for election victory

fuckingAyaya:
South South nd South East I pity una

SW dey there oh

Almaiga:
This man will say anything to discredit this wonderful administration.

What has he done in his capacity as a Senator?
Mumu Man.

I don't know why you would attack the messenger and ignore the message...

The wonderful administration that will send Christians to Boko Haram and send the northerners to the peaceful south to enjoy their women and hospitality...

zombieTRACKER:
I don't know why you would attack the messenger and ignore the message...

The wonderful administration that will send Christians to Boko Haram and send the northerners to the peaceful south to enjoy their women and hospitality...

Where was he when Goodluck Jonathan and his gang of Thieves, stole all the funds meant for Arms to fight the insurgence?

Ben Bruce is part of the system and he's one of those that made this Country what it is today.