DHQ denies ceasefire deal with Boko Haram, ISWAP

From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The Defence Headquarters (DHQ) on Thursday said it did not enter into negotiations with the Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) terrorist groups for a ceasefire on their deadly activities, as has been speculated.
The DHQ said that recent adjustments to the Armed Forces’ order of battle, including the establishment of new formations, battalions and units, were aimed at closing security gaps and strengthening military presence in vulnerable areas.
The Director of Defence Information, Major General Samaila Uba, who made this known at the Joint Security Press Briefing by the spokespersons of the security, defence and law enforcement agencie...