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Nigeria - Presidential spokesman Shehu Garba has confirmed that a faction of the Boko Haram sect has approached the presidency for peace talks.
"A faction of the Boko Haram group came forward claiming to have the mandate to negotiate with the government," said presidential spokesman Garba Shehu, adding that efforts were under way to "verify their claims" of having such authority.
Read: President Buhari Begins Negotiation With Boko Haram Terrorists
Buhari's administration has previously said it was not averse to negotiating with the group which has killed thousands and left around 1.5 million people displaced during its insurgency.
"It is now left for them to show proof that they have the mandate, but they made it clear that they are representing a faction of Boko Haram that wants peace," said Shehu.
It is also reported that about 500 terrorists outside the shores of the country are also ready to drop arms and embrace peace.
Related: LIST of Wanted Boko Haram Leaders & Commanders (Names & Bounty Price)
Source: Reuters
"A faction of the Boko Haram group came forward claiming to have the mandate to negotiate with the government," said presidential spokesman Garba Shehu, adding that efforts were under way to "verify their claims" of having such authority.
Read: President Buhari Begins Negotiation With Boko Haram Terrorists
Buhari's administration has previously said it was not averse to negotiating with the group which has killed thousands and left around 1.5 million people displaced during its insurgency.
"It is now left for them to show proof that they have the mandate, but they made it clear that they are representing a faction of Boko Haram that wants peace," said Shehu.
It is also reported that about 500 terrorists outside the shores of the country are also ready to drop arms and embrace peace.
Related: LIST of Wanted Boko Haram Leaders & Commanders (Names & Bounty Price)
Source: Reuters
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