– Nigerian government is reportedly confused over the faction of Boko Haram sect it will dialogue with to secure the rescue of the kidnapped Chibok girls
– Sources revealed that there had been offers by some members of the sect to release the girls, but the government was being careful
Boko Haram’s new video with kidnapped Chibok girls
The Nigerian government is reportedly confused over the faction of Boko Haram sect it will dialogue with to secure the rescue of the kidnapped Chibok girls.
According to a report by Punch, the FG which had been holding talks with Boko Haram for over four months got confused recently when it was clear that there are two factions of the terror group.
Recall that recently, ISIS announced al-Barnawi as Boko Haram new leader but a few days later, the erstwhile leader, Abubakar Shekau, released an audio message accusing al-Barnawi of trying to stage a coup against him.
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According to a source quoted in the report, there had been offers by some members of the sect to release the girls, but the government was being careful.
“We do not want to make the mistake the past administration made when its negotiation with the sect did not lead to the release of the girls. We are still in a dilemma on which of the two factions should we negotiate with. We must confirm that the offers are genuine,” the source stated.
On his part, the Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. Gen. Abayomi Olonishakin said the demand that the Federal Government swap detained Boko Haram members for the Chibok was a political decision that would not stop ongoing military operations.
“That (call for the swap of the girls with Boko Haram fighters) is a political decision to be taken. The military decision is that we are going ahead with our operations. The operation is being conducted appropriately,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army has interrogated two of the three people it declared wanted on Sunday over a Boko Haram video showing the Chibok girls.
The acting director, army public relations, Col. Sani Usman, who spoke with the newspaper said Wakil had reported to the military authorities to shed more light on what she knew about the Chibok girls.
READ ALSO: Boko Haram: Trio wanted over Chibok girls video threatened by army
He said that it was the view of the Army that the three persons who were declared wanted on Sunday were not saying all they knew about the truth concerning the Chibok girls.
“She (Aisha Wakil) has reported to the military. Nobody told you about detention. No. The thing is that she should come and shed more light on the things they know. From all indications, they are not saying what they know,” he said.
Meanwhile, Ahmad Salkida and Aisah Wakil, two of three Nigerians wanted by the Nigerian Army for links with Boko Haram have described the declaration as mischief.
Both Salkida and Aisah Wakil acknowledges their links with the terror group but added that their allegiance is to the Nigerian government.
– Sources revealed that there had been offers by some members of the sect to release the girls, but the government was being careful
Boko Haram’s new video with kidnapped Chibok girls
The Nigerian government is reportedly confused over the faction of Boko Haram sect it will dialogue with to secure the rescue of the kidnapped Chibok girls.
According to a report by Punch, the FG which had been holding talks with Boko Haram for over four months got confused recently when it was clear that there are two factions of the terror group.
Recall that recently, ISIS announced al-Barnawi as Boko Haram new leader but a few days later, the erstwhile leader, Abubakar Shekau, released an audio message accusing al-Barnawi of trying to stage a coup against him.
READ ALSO: “Nigerians will soon forget about Chibok girls,” – Lai Mohammed
According to a source quoted in the report, there had been offers by some members of the sect to release the girls, but the government was being careful.
“We do not want to make the mistake the past administration made when its negotiation with the sect did not lead to the release of the girls. We are still in a dilemma on which of the two factions should we negotiate with. We must confirm that the offers are genuine,” the source stated.
On his part, the Chief of Defence Staff, Lt. Gen. Abayomi Olonishakin said the demand that the Federal Government swap detained Boko Haram members for the Chibok was a political decision that would not stop ongoing military operations.
“That (call for the swap of the girls with Boko Haram fighters) is a political decision to be taken. The military decision is that we are going ahead with our operations. The operation is being conducted appropriately,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian Army has interrogated two of the three people it declared wanted on Sunday over a Boko Haram video showing the Chibok girls.
The acting director, army public relations, Col. Sani Usman, who spoke with the newspaper said Wakil had reported to the military authorities to shed more light on what she knew about the Chibok girls.
READ ALSO: Boko Haram: Trio wanted over Chibok girls video threatened by army
He said that it was the view of the Army that the three persons who were declared wanted on Sunday were not saying all they knew about the truth concerning the Chibok girls.
“She (Aisha Wakil) has reported to the military. Nobody told you about detention. No. The thing is that she should come and shed more light on the things they know. From all indications, they are not saying what they know,” he said.
Meanwhile, Ahmad Salkida and Aisah Wakil, two of three Nigerians wanted by the Nigerian Army for links with Boko Haram have described the declaration as mischief.
Both Salkida and Aisah Wakil acknowledges their links with the terror group but added that their allegiance is to the Nigerian government.
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