Governement May Swap Insurgent's Wives And Children For Abducted Girls

Federal Government might release the so-called "soft detainees" of Boko Haram members in exchange for Chibok girls abducted on April 14. Soft detainees are insurgents' wives and children kept in various facilities nationwide. The Nation quoted its top source as saying: "The government may consider the release of only soft detainees in line with international rules of engagement... They are vulnerable people for whom the rules of engagement allow some human rights waivers." Describing the move as continuation of a similar approval by President Goodluck Jonathan in 2013, the source said the talks are "still at the level of contemplation" adding that there will "certainly" be no outright swapping for Boko Haram militants who are serving their terms.