Boko Haram rejects amnesty

Nigerian militant group Boko Haram has rejected the President's idea of an amnesty based on a claim of no wrongdoing on their behalf.

The believed leader of the group, Abubakar Shekau made the announcement via an audio statement, in which he is quoted as saying:

"Surprisingly, the Nigerian government is talking about granting us amnesty. What wrong have we done? On the contrary, it is we that should grant you [a] pardon."

Shekau further added that it was the Nigerian government committing atrocities against Muslims.

See the BBC for full report.

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