Reports are claiming that President Muhammadu Buhari has been
approached by a faction, as it named itself, of the deadly Boko Haram
sect, seeking peace negotiations with Nigeria’s government.
The report was made known by Garba Shehu, the presidential spokesman,
who said in a statement that efforts were under way to “verify their
claims” of having such power.
Shehu said “A faction of the Boko Haram group came forward claiming to have the mandate to negotiate with the government.”
Buhari’s government has recently said it was not opposed to negotiate
with the sect, which has killed thousands and left around 1.5 million
people evacuated during its insurgency. Shehu added: “It is now left for
them to show proof that they have the mandate, but they made it clear
that they are representing a faction of Boko Haram that wants peace.”
It should be noted that despite his earlier stance during the
electoral campaign, President Buhari has recently said he is willing to
hold talks with Boko Haram commanders for the rescue of more than 200
Chibok schoolgirls abducted last year. The terrorists have killed more
than 600 Nigerians in a spate of bombings and shootings since our new
president was sworn-in on May 29.
It would be recalled that efforts to reach a peace agreement by the
previous government of Goodluck Jonathan failed as Boko Haram said they
didn’t hold any talks with government.
Title : Boko Haram Reportedly BEGGING President Buhari For Peace Talks
Description : Reports are claiming that President Muhammadu Buhari has been approached by a faction, as it named itself, of the deadly Boko Haram sec...