The Federal Government has revealed that it is in contact with the Islamist-Jihadist sect, Boko Haram in order to negotiate the release of the abducted Chibok girls.
In a statement issued by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed however noted that the FG is being cautious in its approach of the group following the leadership saga its facing.
The Minister further disclosed that the FG is doing all within its power to “put an end to the horrible saga of their [Chibok girls] abduction”.
Alhaji Lai Mohammed said: “The government is in touch with those behind the video.
“We are on top of the situation. We are being extremely careful because the situation has been compounded by the split in the leadership of Boko Haram.
“We are also being guided by the need to ensure the safety of the girls.
“Since this is not the first time we have been contacted over the issue. We want to be doubly sure that those we are in touch with are who they claim to be.
“We hope that the latest development will signal the beginning of the end of the nightmare to which the girls, their families and indeed all Nigerians have been subjected since the unfortunate abduction”.