Nigerian Military Confirms Boko Haram Ceasefire

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has confirmed reports of a ceasefire between the country’s forces and Boko Haram.

The two sides reportedly reached a truce today after negotiations which took place in Saudi Arabia.

The ceasefire was confirmed via a statement released by the DHQ on its website. It reads:

While closing the coordinating conference between Nigeria and Cameroon on trans-border military operations, the Chief of Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Alex Badeh informed the delegates that without any prejudice to the outcome of the three days interactions and the conclusions of the forum, a cease fire agreement had been concluded between the Federal Government of Nigeria and Ahlul Sunna Li Daawa Wal Jihad.

Accordingly, he directed the Service Chiefs to ensure immediate compliance with this development in the field.

At the meeting was the Cameroonian Chief of Defence Staff, GCA Meka Rene Claude leading his country’s military delegation. Service Chiefs and senior military officers also attended the event.

The over 200 abducted Chibok schoolgirls will reportedly also be released from captivity due to the agreement reached.