Boko Haram And Nigeria Sign Ceasefire Agreement

It has now been confirmed that the Federal Government Of Nigeria has signed a ceasefire deal with the Islamic militant group, Boko Haram.

This new development came as result of confidential meetings held by Federal Government officials, and representatives of the Boko Haram group.

 Danladi Ahmadu, who claims to be the secretary-general of the Islamic group confirmed that indeed a cease-fire agreement had been reached between the two parties. He also went further to assure the Federal Government that the abducted girls are unhurt and in  satisfactory condition.

A meeting which featured Cameroonian military officials was conveyed in Nigeria's capital city, Abuja, where the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Marshall Alex Badeh ordered all service chiefs to comply with the armistice between Nigeria and the Boko Haram group.

Hassan Tukur, advisor to President Goodluck Jonathan confirmed that both parties coveyed a meeting at Saudi Arabia which will feature highly rated Cameroonian officials and aided president of the Republic of Chad, Idriss Deby. The Major discussion in the meeting will be focused on the safe release of the abducted girls.

A Nigerian Journalist who is rumoured to be in direct  contact with the Islamic group took to his twitter account to express himself in relation to the ceasefire agreement between Nigeria and Boko Haram,

He wrote ;

 "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.

 “What is most worrying here is government at the highest level and the intelligence formations in Nigeria has embraced this ‘good news.

“This shows lack of understanding of the reality that this is an ideology that can only be neutralised after long hard work that is yet to start,” he added.

“It also appears that government is more interested in shadows and bubbles, than in substance and clear headed engagement with the Boko Haram ideology.”

If you can recall, on the 14th of April 2014, a large number of of Boko Haram members in military camouflage and driving lorries, attacked a secondary school in the village of Chibok, where they kidnapped more than 250 girls between the ages of 13-18. Although some of them managed to escape, the rest have been at the mercy of the terror group for over six months now.

Months after their kidnap, Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau opened negotiations with the Nigerian Government, saying that the girls would be released on the condition that a given number of their key members in prison should also been released.

Several countries around the globe including The United States of America, Israel, China and Britain have offered to help Nigeria in securing the release of the kidnapped girls. Reports suggested that the girls have been located but Islamic group, Boko Haram have sent out warnings that any attempt to free the girls by force will result in casualties.

The "Chibok girls" scenario has attracted worldwide recognition and protests have been staged in all corners of the world for the release of the girls. A verified twitter account #BringBackOurGirls@DjGanyani has racked-in over 28,000 followers in a space of about 4-5 months.

Celebrities all around the world have taken to social media to call for the release of the kidnapped girls and have also been posting pictures of themselves holding placards with the inscription, "#BringBackOurGirls#", including the recent protest led by singer, Alicia Keys which was staged in New York City.