Nigeria in 'indirect talks' with Boko Haram - Africa - Al Jazeera English

Nigeria's government and Islamist group Boko Haram have been in indirect talks to end deadly violence blamed on
the anti-state group, sources familiar with the discussions have revealed.

"There have been preliminary talks between a Boko Haram-appointed intermediary," a senior security official told the AFP news agency on condition of anonymity, adding that Boko Haram has set out terms for a temporary ceasefire.

The diplomatic source said contact had been made between Nigeria's government and Boko Haram through intermediaries.

The security official said Boko Haram has proposed a three-month truce if all of its detained members are released and if the government halts any further arrests. He said the government was looking at the proposal.

The news of planned negotiations comes as more violence was reported in the troubled town of Maiduguri, in northern Nigeria.

Authories said two people were killed on Thursday by gunmen suspected to be members of Boko Haram. Click here for the full story Nigeria in 'indirect talks' with Boko Haram - Africa - Al Jazeera English