No ongoing dialogue between FG and Boko Haram - President Jonathan

The president, who disclose this during a two-hour media chat broadcasted live by Channels Television, said there was no way that the government could discuss with a group that is still in hiding.
 
“Boko Haram is still operating under cover, they wear masks, there is no face,” President Jonathan said


Boko Haram which has been prosecuting a bombing campaign against the Nigerian state recently gave conditions for ceasefire and talks with the government.
 
The sect, among others asked for compensation for its killed members; that its demolished mosque be rebuilt; that its members in custody be released; and that the dialogue venue should be in Saudi Arabia.
 
The group spoke through Abu Mohammed Ibn Abdulaziz, who claimed to be the second-in-command to its leader, Abubakar Shekau.
 
Mr Abdulaziz named a former Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari; Shettima Monguno; a former Yobe State Governor, Bukar Ibrahim; Ambassador Gaji Galtimari; and Aisha Alkali Wakil, and her husband, Alkali as “trusted” Nigerians it would be ready to negotiate with.
 
General Buhari however rejected his nomination