President Muhammadu Buhari has approved amnesty for the Boko Haram terrorist group, a top presidential source who spoke to BREAKING TIMES on condition of anonymity disclosed on Thursday.
According to the source, President Buhari has concluded plans on the amnesty grant for Boko Haram and the official announcement is expected shortly after discussions between government negotiators and Boko Haram terrorists have reached a fairly advanced stage.
“I can authoritatively tell you that the issue has gone beyond a plan, President Buhari has concluded on the issue, granted approvals and it will be announced soon,” the source said.
Contrary to earlier reports, which suggested that the Nigerian government is open to negotiations with Boko Haram alongside considerations of amnesty in a deal expected to put an end to the mass killings of innocent Nigerian citizens by the dreaded terrorist group, our source hinted that the idea of amnesty is not one Boko Haram has accepted.
“President Buhari is actually acting proactively by offering amnesty to them in the hope of sealing a ceasefire deal with the terrorists. From all indications, Boko Haram has not agreed to lay down their arms for amnesty. But this new offer by President Buhari is expected to soften the terms of negotiation with them”, the source disclosed.
Recently, President Muhammadu Buhari declared that he is ready to negotiate with the dreaded Boko Haram terrorists, according to his spokesperson, Femi Adesina. Adesina disclosed this in an interview with BBC Africa. He said if Boko Haram members are willing, the president will negotiate with them.
However, this seems to be against the earlier stance of Buhari who during his campaign, promised not to negotiate with the insurgents if elected as president.
“Boko Haram is not interested in peace – if they are interested in peace, how can they kill 13,000 Nigerians?” the former military ruler told BBC News in February.
As news of presidential amnesty for Boko Haram filters from the Presidential villa, it is not immediately clear why President Buhari has adopted the carrot approach to dealing with the Boko Haram menace.
“There must be a strategy behind it that we may not know about. You know the President is a retired military general and just returned from a trip to the US where he had discussions with President Obama on this Boko Haram issue. We can only watch events unfold within the next few days”, a security source told BREAKING TIMES.
In 2013 as leader of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC), Buhari backed amnesty for Boko Haram. According to him; “Yes, it is good they have set up a committee and I haven’t seen the terms of reference, but it is the right thing to do. This is not the first time amnesty will be given to … eh.. what shall I call them, a violent group; remember what happened with Alhaji Musa Yar’Adua and the militants. So, this is not the first time. Whatever that will bring peace to the society, we should do it.”
Boko Haram killed more than 13,000 civilians between 2009 and 2015, including around 10,000 in 2014, in attacks occurring mainly in northeast Nigeria. Upwards of 1.5 million people have been displaced in the streaks of their wanton bloodshed and violence.
Source: Premium Times
For more scintillating and juicy stories, follow the official Naijapals accounts On Twitter - @Naijapals and Facebook - www.facebook.com/naijapals
I have been reporting on latest news from Nigeria for almost 10 years now. I report on every possible news area I come across, but always ensure my reports are compiled with dignity and fact to uphold my personal values and duty as a journalist
Posted: at 7-08-2015 07:24 AM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
dollypiper at 7-08-2015 07:30 AM (9 years ago) (f)
What!!!!!..... Somebody tell me this isn't true???
Posted: at 7-08-2015 07:30 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
Buhari is among boko haram, they all knew what they are doing, it seems this country belong to hausa alone, better post belong to them, everything good is them
Posted: at 7-08-2015 08:00 AM (9 years ago) | Gistmaniac
nametalkam at 7-08-2015 09:32 AM (9 years ago) (m)
Quote from: PoliticxGuru on 7-08-2015 08:04 AM
fake news
You must be living in a rock, did you even read the article? this is the preposition following the earlier negotiation started with Boko Haram when Buhari assumed office, its a matter of time and more work before the Amnesty deal will be sealed and confirmed
I specialize in investigative reportage across several subject matter and sectors but mainly focus on metro events and investigation. Do leave your thoughts and opinion on my reports to let me know what you think about them. Thank you
Posted: at 7-08-2015 09:32 AM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
I dont think this news is genuine... but time we tell sha and if it is true then I am highly disappointed in PMB. its like I should kill enough people and the govt will pay me for it. I dont even want to belive this
I scour the world wide web to bring you interesting stories from around the globe. bayonel3@gmailcom
Posted: at 7-08-2015 09:49 AM (9 years ago) | Addicted Hero
That's better let be peace Boko are deadly force killing innocent people but instead of them continue killing let be peace as Nigeria Amy are incapable of stopping them.
Posted: at 7-08-2015 09:55 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
Imaging another baseless story. Any news you read on gistmania, please kindly confirm from another news source before you jump into any cowardy conclusion. Its contains with dread lairs, jobless posters and counterfeit writers. Negotiation is quite different from amnesty. Negotiation is just to exchange the number of terrorists in government custody with chibokgirls.
Posted: at 7-08-2015 10:59 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
I'll assume this story is fake but if eventually it is true then I will conclude the north used Boko haram to sabotage previous administration and Buhari is not a saint but part of the grand plan. The yorubas where also used because they are an unstable tribe
Posted: at 7-08-2015 11:22 AM (9 years ago) | Upcoming
TRENDING GISTS 
Lady Calls Out JAMB After Mysterious Overnight Change in Brother’s UTME Result
Ex-AUN Provost, Professor Yusuf Attahir Baba Loses Three Children in Devastating Car Crash
Football Star, Lionel Messi-Marriage Rumours Stir Online Frenzy As Divorce Speculations Grow
El-Rufai & Peter Obi Meet at Cambridge Conference, Sparking Political Speculation Ahead Of 2027 Elections
"How My Mother’s Lover Rap3d Me" — 12 Year Old Victim Narrates Ordeal