The Boko Haram members have demanded for the release of their top commanders, after which they would start releasing up to half of the Chibok school girls currently in their den since April 14, fresh reports have shown.
According to Telegraph, the terror group is willing to conduct a “gradual” release of the girls if the federal government frees their members detained in various prisons across the country.
According to the report, efforts are being made behind the scenes to secure the release of the students with an agreement reached in principle to release some of the hostages gradually.
“Contrary to the public rejection of any swap deal by the Nigerian government, there are some on-the-ground talks taking place. An agreement was reached about two or three days ago in principle to start releasing some prisoners”, a source told the paper.
It was gathered that the sect is prepared to release the girls gradually in locations where they can be picked up by the authorities.
“Depending on how the other side responds, the girls will be released in small groups. They will be left at a certain safe location, and the authorities will then be told as to where they can pick them up from”.
There has been no official confirmation of these talks by the Federal Government, neither has there been any from the military headquarters.