The Nigerian military high command has denied reports that it has entered into a ceasefire with Boko Haram, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and other criminal groups operating in the country.
According to a statement issued by the military, the rumours circulating in some quarters are unfounded. The high command made the clarification in response to media speculation that a truce had been negotiated with the insurgent organisations.
The groups cited in the statement are Boko Haram, the splinter faction known as ISWAP, and other criminal groups that have been active in Nigeria’s security landscape. The military confirmed that no ceasefire agreement exists with any of these groups.
While the conflict with Boko Haram and its affiliates has continued to affect large parts of northern Nigeria, the high command’s statement reiterates that the armed forces remain committed to counter‑insurgency operations and have not pursued a pause in hostilities.
<small>Source: AllAfrica Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
