The Federal Government of Nigeria says it has reached a ceasefire deal with the Boko Haram sect.
The text went out after Danladi Ahmadu, who names himself the secretary-general of Boko Haram, told VOA that a cease-fire agreement had been reached.
“A ceasefire agreement has been concluded between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Jama’atu Ahlis Sunna Lidda’awati wal-Jihad (Boko Haram),” Chief of Defence Staff Air Marshal Alex Badeh said.
Distinctly, President Goodluck Jonathan’s Principal Secretary Hassan Tukur said that an agreement to end conflicts had been reached on Friday morning, following talks, as well as the release of 219 girls held captive since April.
The Boko Haram group was represented by Danladi Ahmadu at the meeting.
Mr Ahmad Salkida, the only Nigerian journalist who is believed to have direct contacts with Boko Haram, reacted to the news via his Twitter, saying:
“I guess Nigerians are tired and at such, any news that offers respite on this protracted war between Nigeria and Boko Haram is always welcomed.
“Sadly anybody that demised such good news becomes Nigeria’s enemy. But the leadership of Boko Haram is said to be miffed that a nation of the profile ideology and magnitude of Nigeria, what high level of intelligent people is being easily encased in deceit and nobody seems to be asking tough questions.
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