Nigerian govt reaches ceasefire with Boko Haram

According to a breaking news report on Channels TV, the Nigerian
government has reached a ceasefire agreement with Boko Hraram
following today’s meeting between government officials led by
President Jonathan’s principal private secretary, Amb. Tukur,
Chadian government and reps of the sect group led by Danaldi
Ahmadu.

To this end, the Chief of Defence Staff, Alex Badeh, has directed all
service chiefs to comply with the ceasefire agreement between
Nigeria and Boko Haram in all areas of operations. Securing the
release of the 219 Chibok girls abducted by Boko Haram was a
major part of their discussions.