Boko Haram’s first demand from President Buhari – The blood thirsty terrorist group, Boko Haram has reportedly made a shocking demand from President Muhammadu Buhari-led government.
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DAILY SUN reports that the Boko Haram terrorist group on Wednesday, July 8, made a demand from President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration. The terrorist group reportedly offered to free the over 200 Chibok girls that were kidnapped from their school; Government Girls Secondary School in Chibok town, Borno state in April 2014, in exchange for the release of its members held by the Federal Government. This was made known by a human right activist, who didn’t want his name in print because he is not authorized to speak on the issue. The activist said Boko Haram’s current offer is limited to the Chibok girls only.
Recall that the kidnapping of the girls sparked a worldwide outrage and a campaign to “Bring Back Our Girls” which eventually spread to the White House, US, and other capitals across the world. Last year when former president Goodluck Jonathan was still in power, the terrorists also demanded the release of 16 Boko Haram detainees in exchange for the Chibok girls.
Meanwhile, Fred Eno, an apolitical Nigerian, who has been negotiating with Boko Haram for more than a year, confirmed to the AP that another window of opportunity opened in the last few days, though he could not discuss details. He said the increased attacks from the militants are consistent with past violence as they seek a stronger negotiating position.
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