Buhari and Boko Haram ‘begin preliminary talks’

It seems there is still hope that the Chibok girls will be rescued. Reports say preliminary talks are ongoing between the government and some Boko Haram leaders.

The Nation reports that this new deal was disclosed by sources close to the Presidency and the sect. The report says some key commanders of Boko Haram in detention are also eager to be part of the initiative.

This follows 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 Buhari is threading carefully 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.’

So he has 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.

A source said, “The President’s appeal for peace in the Northeast is yielding dividends because a fresh facilitation of talks between the Presidency and Boko Haram has started.

“This latest negotiation, which is at the preliminary stage, is being promoted by some mutual confidants of the Presidency and Boko Haram. The new deal may lead to the release of some Chibok girls to set the tone for a comprehensive negotiation by both sides.

“The President is extremely cautious on this offer of negotiation.  Buhari has ordered security agencies to screen or certify those Boko Haram commanders interested in facilitating this latest negotiation to ensure that they are bonafide leaders of the sect.

“The position of the President is that why he is not averse to a peace deal, the Federal Government must avoid the costly mistakes of the past which led to a waste of time and huge resources. The President wants the release of the Chibok girls and quick restoration of peace to the Northeast; he is ready to negotiate with the right people for sustainable results.”

But there are strong indications that the leader of the sect, Abubakar Shekau, is yet to get involved in the new deal.

“I think we are still at the preliminary stage. At the right time, there is a way the negotiation offer will be forwarded to their leader. But the fact that some Boko Haram commanders, whom US placed ransom upon, might be part of the negotiation shows that the crisis can be resolved, if all hands are on deck,” another source added.

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  1. Buhari and boko harm are one.

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