Presidency say Boko Haram reportedly begin negotiations

There is a report that the Nigerian government have started negotiations with the sect called Boko Haram. This statement came a week later just after the President of Nigeria Mohammadu Buhari told CNN’s Christine Amanpour that his government will negotiate with the terrorist. 

“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 is some indications that the leader of the sect Imam Abubakar Shekau is yet to be involved