The Federal Government is ready for dialogue with Boko Haram but on one condition that the Spiritual and Political Leader of the sect, Imam Abubakar Shekau, will be at the negotiation table.

It was also learnt that the government may come up with an Amnesty Programme for members of the sect after ceasefire and disarmament if they are sincere.

A government source, who spoke in strict confidence, said the conditions set by the group would be resolved during the dialogue.

The source said: “We were not surprised by the offer of the dialogue because there had been contacts between the sect and National Security Adviser, Sambo Dasuki in the last few months.

“As a matter of fact, the NSA had some talks with the leaders of the sect last week where it was indicated that Shekau’s deputy might lead Boko Haram delegation to the dialogue.

“The NSA however said the government would want Shekau to head the team from the sect’s side in order to give the proposed talks more weight.

“With Shekau, who is the spiritual and political leader of Boko Haram, there will be a meaningful direction for the discussion by the two parties.

“If it works out and if Boko Haram is sincere with the dialogue option, the government will embrace it.”

Responding to a question, the source added: “Once we can find common grounds, the government will come up with a rehabilitation initiative which is similar to the ongoing Amnesty Programme.

“Even in the case of the affected parts of the North, there might be a joint reconstruction programme between the Federal Government and the ravaged states.”

Concerning the demand of Boko Haram for the arrest of ex-Governor Ali Modu Sheriff, the source added: “That is a political side of their demands which the government will look into.

“From security reports and investigation by agencies, some members of the sect gave Sheriff support during his election based on three demands.

“The demands were a creation of a Ministry for Islamic (Religious Affairs), being part of Sheriff’s government and the implementation of Sharia in Borno State.

“They parted ways with Sheriff when he refused to implement the Sharia policy. The situation worsened following the brutal killing of the leader of the sect, Mohammed Yusuf and a former Commissioner for Islamic (Religious) Affairs in Sheriff’s cabinet.

“The dialogue will shape discussions on the fate of Sheriff.”

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They wan gbab the Shekau guy.

Hope that ends well all this terror!

Tank God. This Madness Is Finally Going To End

I pray no 1 fuk up o

the game is on lets see the winner

Phew after amnesty to boko haram..
What next? Another group coming up to cast terror knowing fully well they will get amnesty!

No justice no peace..

One thing i know is dialogue can never stop jihadist or bombing.

It's just like asking boko haram to stop claiming responsibity 4 every bomb thrown which will void their amnesty buh wnt stop violence..

... Sum people will still continue d course of allah..
Dialogue or amnesty will never be the end of jihadist in north
Mark my words

Dialogue with terror for what.
Let the Fmr Governor and the two senators be tortured to list the people involved and how to find dis idiots Boko Haram.

Well, FG knows the best but let them not fúckup this time.

Finally,dey don tire.

One thing to state a condition and another thing to accept the condition.

That should be d best thng 4 dem.

That should b d end of dem.

Am begining to see what i call purposeless leadership how will you negotiate wt an enemy that you have millitarily emansculated? No serious govt negotiate from a position of strenght.i forsee a lot more insurgent from other groups if this boko boys are granted amnesty.

[Wen weapon and finance is blocked wat wld anyone expect?amnesty!!!another group might surface now probably frm d south east dis tyme around!

Hope dey r sincere enuf coz dis boko guys shudnt b trusted.... Fg tk note oo coz dis peeps head dey enter reverse @ times

I STILL CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY THE NAME BOKOHARAM IS USED TO PLAY POLITICAL GAMES. REMEMBER THE BLOOD OF INNOCENT PEOPLE SHED, PROPERTY WORTH BILLIONS DESTROYED. BUT YET IT IS TURNING OUT TO BE MERE POLITICS, AND ALL WHAT OUR SECURITY ORGANISATIONS COULD DO IS TO ALERT THE SUSPECTS THAT THEY'RE UNDER WATCH SO THAT THEY CAN ADJUST AND AVOID ATTENDING TO THOSE CRIMINAL AND TERRORIST. Mhn...

This word 'amnesty' infuriates me,it never comes without huge compensation from the govt...why risk it again with these hooligans?

Laugh wan kill me'''''''''''' FG is ready to enter dialogue with boko haram with on condition!!!!!!!!
They think shekau na mumu like them
I need answer abegi

Their ceasefire is welcome gov may give them amnesty but i won't suport any amnesty parkage(finance) for them because it's like paying them for killing inocent peaple particularly christians, family man, bussines men etc and this will send a wrong message to criminals, in no time kidnapers, harm robbers, cultist too will want amnesty parkage.

This is unacceptable.. Boko haram knows their days are numbered and want to cover up many secrets Nigerians dont know in the guise of negotiation... I believe if boko haram is dug to the roots,the facts that will emerge will open our eyes...
After killing thousands of innocent people,you just wake-up one day and demand for negotiation.To add insult to injury,our useless FG wants to give them an amnesty program.. Sometimes,i just suspect this Goodluck jona of a guy... My friends were killed in kano while they were playing a football match,mothers,innocent children were also killed for no reason..
Will this deal change the heartlessness of boko haram?
Will this deal give them a mindset that religion does'nt matter?
Will this deal make them to stop viewing an average christian as an enemy..
Rubbishh... Goodluck,you are a fool and may GOD punish you and all your retarded political friends who derive joy in playing with the lives of innocent Nigerians..
Rubbish

If boko gets amnesty then aluu also

The Federal Republic Of Nigeria will not negotiate with terrorists....Lol..na dream world we dey o..The reality is anyone can bomb a million people as long as they are ready for peace talks afterwards...Nigeria is a dead country

Shekau is a bloody coward, I know he cant't be man enough to show up at the negotiating table.

What of the hundreds of people that lost their lives during the boko haram mayhem? Won't their families be compensated?

e remain south east,south west and middle belt!!!! I am just saying,the way things are going we are encouraging people to use violence to get attention.Thank God for getting us this solution and pray that what ever GEJ and government as a whole decide it would solve this Boko-haram and any such problem in the future.We have alot of un-attended issues of conflict in this country and people need to put this things aside and work together.Let FGN call a SNC or confab.SO things are ironed out nicely.
leaving certain issues unresolved for political advantage during elections will not help us at all.Lets resolve as much or if possible all.From using dialogue to redress (well deserved apologies or compensation).
Resolve our issues of difference/conflicts to a minimum and tackle insecurity.President GEJ if this thing happens and is tackled for good you have my endorsement for 2015!

Amnesty for terrorists after all the innocent blood they have shed.. Tomorrow they will tell us they have budgeted billions for these terrorists.Then some top officials will use the opportunity to make more millions, on the blood of innocent Nigerians. Where in the world do they reward terrorists with money. God help us, I pity for anyone who has lost a relation to BH. This GEJ admnistration just sucks..

When Boko Haram were ''on top of their game'' they thought themselves invincible and boasted that their attack strategy new and elusive to the Government hence they refused any and all calls for dialogue, now why the sudden change surely because JTF has cracked down their strongholds.
Now why can't FG reject this call for dialogue and finish off the infidels.
Why should those them in prison be released (because that one of the condition) despite the innocent people they have killed? How can they be trusted to stop after being granted amnesty?

No one dey fight government come win o!

Any negotiation is an insult to the sensibility of Nigerians, Jonathan will only succeed in reducing the office of the president to a joke.

ssii: Amnesty for terrorists after all the innocent blood they have shed.. Tomorrow they will tell us they have budgeted billions for these terrorists.Then some top officials will use the opportunity to make more millions, on the blood of innocent Nigerians. Where in the world do they reward terrorists with money. God help us, I pity for anyone who has lost a relation to BH. This GEJ admnistration just sucks..

so what do u tink ƻ beta?forget about dialogue and let more innocent ppl die?

dryakson: Laugh wan kill me'''''''''''' FG is ready to enter dialogue with boko haram with on condition!!!!!!!!
They think shekau na mumu like them
I need answer abegi

. If you ask Mε...na who i go ask?

bowee4u: Any negotiation is an insult to the sensibility of Nigerians, Jonathan will only succeed in reducing the office of the president to a joke.

is it d pride of the presidency or d lives of the innocents that counts?