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.
Garba Shehu, the presidential spokesman, made
this known in a statement, saying that efforts were
under way to “ verify their claims” of having such
power.
“A faction of the Boko Haram group came forward
claiming to have the mandate to negotiate with the
government, ” he said.
Buhari’s government recently said it was not
opposed to negotiations 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 insurgents have killed more than 600
Nigerians in a spate of bombings and shootings
since new president was sworn-in on May 29.
President Buhari will visit Cameroon on July 29-30
as part of efforts to cooperate with countries with
which Nigeria shares borders.
It would be recalled that efforts to reach a peace
agreement by the previous government of
Goodluck Jonathan failed as Boko
Haram denied holding any talks with government.
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