The government of President,
Muhammadu Buhari is currently negotiating with Boko Haram terrorists for the
release of over 219 Chibok schoolgirls who were kidnapped more than a year ago.
Possibilities of freedom for the abducted girls have
been revived, with preliminary talks between the Presidency and some Boko Haram
leaders. The new deal is being brokered by some confidants of the Presidency
and the sect.
According to The
Nation, some key commanders of Boko Haram in detention are also
eager to be part of the initiative.
This is coming amid security reports that about 500
insurgents in a neighboring country are interested in renouncing terrorism – in
line with the reconciliatory agenda of President Muhammadu Buhari. But the
President is being cautious in rushing at the new offer from some leaders of
the sect to avoid what a source described as the “costly mistakes of the past administration of
ex-President Goodluck Jonathan.”
Further information gathered says that the President
asked security agents to “screen or certify”those
spearheading the new negotiation to ensure that the government is dealing with
the right Boko Haram leaders.
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