Jonathan Okays Dasuki, Boko Haram Peace Talks

President Goodluck Jonathan has given the new National Security Adviser, Col. Sambo Dasuki (retd.), the go-ahead to commence dialogue with members of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram.

The NSA has also got  the President’s backing on the steps  he has so far taken to end the violence the sect unleashed on some states in the north and the Federal Capital Territory.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Reuben Abati, told The PUNCH exclusively on Thursday in Abuja that Jonathan was favourably disposed to all lawful steps that might be taken by the new NSA to  bring about  peace in the country.

Following his appointment as a replacement for the ex-NSA, Gen. Andrew Azazi (retd.), Dasuki has been visiting the troubled states and holding talks with leaders in the affected areas.

Culled from PUNCH