The Nigerian military has denied claims that the government had entered into a secret ceasefire with the Boko Haram faction led by Bakura Doro, a report that surfaced nearly two months ago.
The denial follows a story by The New Humanitarian, which alleged that the Nigerian government had agreed to a ceasefire with the Bakura Doro-led faction of the insurgent group.
In a statement issued by the military, officials said the claim is false and that no such agreement has been made. They reiterated that the government remains committed to its military operations against Boko Haram.
Boko Haram has been active in northeastern Nigeria for years, carrying out attacks on civilians and security forces. The group’s continued insurgency has prompted ongoing military campaigns by the Nigerian government.
The military’s response underscores the government’s stance on continuing its fight against insurgent groups in the region, despite reports of possible ceasefire talks.
<small>Source: Premium Times Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
