Governor Kashim Shettima whose State, Borno has been at the centre of Boko Haram attacks since 2009, said he has no comment for now over the reports, noting that he would speak at an appropriate time.
Media associate to the Governor, Isa Gusau who spoke on the Governor’s behalf on Friday said, “hundreds of journalists, local and International have been making inquiries following widely circulated reports about a cease fire over Boko Haram attacks. Governor Kashim Shettima has no comment for now regarding the issue. He would make comments at an appropriate time.
The statement continued :”Governor Shettima has always believed in a tripartite approach that involves dialogue for peaceful resolution, military and economic strategies in addressing the Boko Haram problems and he has been a strong advocate of these measures through his practical efforts and sustained public appeals at various fora, which was why he firmly supported the efforts initiated by the President, Goodluck Jonathan through the setting up of the Tanimu Turaki led committee on dialogue and peaceful resolution of security challenges, in 2013, which worked actively and remained in force. Governor Shettima is permanently committed to all genuine efforts that would bring the insurgency to an end especially given the fact that Borno State and its people have remained the worse hit bu the unfortunate killings and destructions since 2009”.
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