Following the initial negotiations between President Muhammadu Buhari and some Boko Haram leaders the hopes of rescue more than 200 Chibok schoolgirls has been renewed.
The Nation reports that some advisors of presidency have been brokered a new agreement.
Some key Boko Haram leaders in custody are also ready to be part of the initiative.
However, Buhari is being careful in rushing with the fresh deal to avert what a source defined as the “costly mistakes of the past administration of ex-president Goodluck Jonathan.”
A source, who wants not to be named, said: “The President’s appeal for peace in the Northeast is yielding dividends because a fresh facilitation of talks between the Presidency and Boko Haram has started.
“This latest negotiation, which is at the preliminary stage, is being promoted by some mutual confidants of the Presidency and Boko Haram.
“The new deal may lead to the release of some Chibok girls to set the tone for a comprehensive negotiation by both sides.”
“The President is extremely cautious on this offer of negotiation,” the source added.
“Buhari has ordered security agencies to screen or certify those Boko Haram commanders interested in facilitating this latest negotiation to ensure that they are bonafide leaders of the sect.
“The position of the President is that why he is not averse to a peace deal, the Federal Government must avoid the costly mistakes of the past which led to a waste of time and huge resources.
“The President wants the release of the Chibok girls and quick restoration of peace to the Northeast; he is ready to negotiate with the right people for sustainable results.”
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