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Arewa Consultative Forum, a northern political and socio-cultural group has commended President Buhari's move to grant unconditional amnesty to repentant members of Boko Haram sect. The National Publicity Secretary of the group, Alhaji Abdullahi Muhammad Biu stated this in a chat with newsmen on Saturday. He said there was absolutely nothing wrong with the plan as the measure had been adopted by the previous government to curb the restiveness in the Niger Delta region.


“The offer of unconditional amnesty by the Federal Government to Boko Haram terrorists or any other groups who surrender their arms, denounce their militancy and then pledge their loyalty to the government is a welcome development, considering the insecurity posed by insurgency in the last nine years.


“It will be recalled that the Biafran rebels and Niger Delta militants, who denounced their rebellion and militancy against the state, were not only granted amnesty but also empowered with skills and re-integrated into society to contribute to its socio-economic development.


“The ACF, therefore, urges the insurgents and other militia groups to lay down their arms and embrace the Federal Government’s offer of amnesty as the only means to peaceful coexistence and development.


“This will also pave the way for Nigeria to pursue order, justice, liberty, peace and prosperity for all.”

 

 

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