DHQ denies Boko Haram truce, reports 435 terrorists killed

The Nigerian Defence Headquarters has firmly denied any ceasefire agreement with Boko Haram, ISWAP, or other criminal groups, despite reports suggesting otherwise. Army officials emphasized that military operations against terrorists and kidnappers would persist nationwide. This denial emerged as The New Humanitarian reported a secret ceasefire agreement between the Federal Government and a Boko Haram faction led by Bakura Doro, which reportedly brought relative peace to some parts of the North-East for around three months.

However, Maj-Gen Samaila Uba, Director of Defence Information, clarified that no ceasefire was in place, reiterating the military's relentless pursuit of terrorist activities. He highlighted the successes of military operations, including the neutralisation of 435 terrorists, arrest of 809 suspects, and rescue of 717 kidnapped victims, underscoring the ongoing commitment to maintaining security across the nation.