The Director General of National Orientation Agency (NOA) and Coordinator, National Information Centre (NIC), Mr. Mike Omeri has announced the assurance by Boko Haram that the kidnapped Chibok school girls and all other people in their captivity are alive and well.
Already, he noted, the terrorists have announced a ceasefire in furtherance of their desire for peace.
“In this regard, the government of Nigeria has, in similar vein, declared a ceasefire”, he said.
In a statement on Friday, Omeri confirmed discussions between the Federal Government and representatives of Boko Haram, leading to the current ceasefire agreement.
According to him, “the discussions are essentially in relation to the general insecurity in the North East and also the need to rescue all captives of the terrorists, including the students of Government Girls Secondary School, Chibok”.
He said that from the discussions, the terrorist group indicated their desire for and willingness to discuss and resolve all associated issues.
Details to follow