Extremist Boko Haram sect on
Thursday said it was ready for a
ceasefire and dialogue with the
Federal Government. A Boko
Haram spokesman told journalists
in Maiduguri that the group wanted
discussions held in Saudi Arabia. It
also wants government to pay
compensation for its members
killed by security forces as well as
the release of Boko Haram
supporters in detention, including
women and children, and the
rebuilding of its damaged property.
The group also called for the
prosecution of immediate Borno
State Governor, Modu Sheriff. Boko
Haram said its team would
comprise former head of state,
Maj.-Gen. Mohammadu Buhari
(retd.); Alhaji Shettima Monguno
and others. Responding, President
Goodluck Jonathan in a statement
by his spokesman, Dr. Reuben
Abati, described it as “a welcome
development.” The sect has
claimed responsibility for many
bomb attacks, which have claimed
hundreds of lives and property.
Punch
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