The government can employ the idea of Hudna -- a phrase that means cessation of war or calm in Islamic circles; and is, indeed recognized by several Islamic insurgents including Hamas in the Middle East. A Hudna can stretch over a long time; and it can also be renewed. Since the government will not accede to Boko Haram's concept of theocracy as a form of governance in Nigeria, while Boko Haram has adamantly declined to accede to secular governance, a Hudna for the long-term may be an option that will help both sides to achieve their objectives without being ashamed of anything. A Hudna could be part of the government's strategy; and could be proposed as a temporary ceasefire or even a long-term treaty (Siollun, 2015).
The problem at the moment is that the insurgent group, Boko Haram, has not been made to consider a ceasefire as an option. It owns a huge stockpile of weaponry, an equally large mobile army, ammunition and has control over large expanses of territory in the north eastern part…
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