Fresh Attacks: Despite Ceasefire, Boko Haram Invade Nigerian Villages Killing Several People

Boko Haram attacks Nigeria villages despite ceasefire agreement

Boko Haram militants have attacked two Nigerian villages killing several people since agreeing to a ceasefire on Friday, it was reported Saturday. Boko Haram militants have launched two attacks on villages in the state of Borno, killing one person on Friday night in Abadom and some eight people on Saturday morning in Dzur, according to The News Nigeria.

A ceasefire between Boko Haram and the Nigerian Armed Forces was announced on Friday by Chief of the Defense Staff Marshal, Alex Badeh. The truce is aimed at acquiring the release of some 200 schoolgirls abducted by the group in April from a secondary school in Chibok. Experts close to the conflict claim that a serious ceasefire agreement requires Abubakar Shekau, an Islamist leader of Boko Haram, or any other prominent figure from the militant group to take part in negotiations, according to The News Nigeria.