The Nigerian Military on Saturday said it is
studying the video released Friday by Abubakar
Shekau, the Boko Haram leader where he
dismissed claims of a ceasefire deal with the
government.
In a statement by the spokesperson of the
Defence Headquarters, Chris Olukolade, said the
military would make its position on the video
known after a thorough review.
“The content of the video purportedly released
by terrorist on Friday is being studied. Further
information on subsequent position on the
issues involved will be released as appropriate
in due course,” Mr. Olukolade said.
He added, “The military will continue to accord
due recognition to any ongoing mediatory
efforts towards bringing our girls home and
terminating the insecurity in parts of the
country.
“Citizens are assured that the military and
security agencies remain committed and
optimistic for positive outcome of ongoing
operations.”
It will be recalled that the federal government
had on October 17 announced a ceasefire deal
with the Boko Haram insurgents.
Part of the deal was to see the return of the
more than 200 girls abducted by the insurgents
from Chibok, Borno State, on April 14.
After Boko Haram launched fresh attacks on
towns in Borno and Adamawa States, and the
girls failed to return on expected dates, the
government said more talks were being held
and that new attacks were carried out by
splinter groups of Boko Haram.
Meanwhile, Mr. Shekau on Friday denied any
ceasefire deal with the government.
Source daily times.
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