There are now multiple reports that Boko Haram and Nigeria have reached a ceasefire that will see the release of the over 200 schoolgirls captured back in April, via Bloomberg:
Nigeria’s military said a cease-fire agreement has been reached with Boko Haram and the Islamist militant group has indicated its willingness to discuss issues including the release of more than 200 schoolgirls it abducted in April.
“A cease-fire agreement has been concluded between the Federal Government of Nigeria and the Jamatu Ahlis Sunna Li Daawa Wal Jihad,” Chief of Defence Staff Air Marshall Alex Badeh said today in e-mailed statement, referring to Boko Haram. “I have accordingly directed the service chiefs to ensure immediate compliance with this development.”
More reports:
Nigerian Truce With Boko Haram Raises Hopes For Schoolgirls' Release http://t.co/rLHvdOpHdx
— NPR (@NPR) October 17, 2014
Nigeria says it has agreed a ceasefire with Boko Haram – and 219 kidnapped girls will be freed http://t.co/rXL1sta2KC pic.twitter.com/S2TH8ovAU4
— SkyNews (@SkyNews) October 17, 2014
Nigeria says reaches deal with Boko Haram over abducted girls http://t.co/P6yEKygTlT
— Reuters Africa (@ReutersAfrica) October 17, 2014
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Aide to #Nigeria President Goodluck Jonathan tells @AFP deal done with Boko Haram to free 219 #BringBackOurGirls held captive since April.
— Jon Williams (@WilliamsJon) October 17, 2014
But what about everyone else they’ve kidnapped?
https://twitter.com/elnathan/status/523143147384479744
@elnathan very true but these 200+ where the catalyst or tipping point
— Eliyas Okeke (@mreliyas) October 17, 2014
We’ll update as soon as we know more.
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