The decision to release Boko Haram suspects in exchange for abducted Chibok schoolgirls as being demanded by the terror sect, will be a political decision.

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Gabriel Olonishakin stated this while fielding questions from State House correspondents after a security meeting, held in the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday.

He, however, said military operations against activities of the terrorist group would continue irrespective of any negotiations with the sect. “That is a political decision to be taken. “The military decision is that we are going ahead with our operations. “The operation is being conducted appropriately.’’

The CDS stated that the military authorities were analysing the video released by Boko Haram sect and “we will make appropriate comments at the right time’’. He said one of the people declared wanted by the army in connection with the abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls had surrendered himself to the army for interrogation.

Olonishaki disclosed that the meeting went beyond discussing security matters, saying that it also discussed issues on floods apart from terrorism.

Also speaking on the outcome of the meeting, the Comptroller-General of Customs, retired Col. Hameed Ali said the meeting took the form of workshop as participants were trained on how to respond to emergency issues.

Also commenting on the activities of the Boko Haram, the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, said even though the Federal Government was in touch with the sect. According to him, the government is being careful and cautious in view of the split in the leadership of the group.

On the planned protest-march to the Presidential Villa by members of the BringBack Our Girls’ group, Mohammed stated that government was committed to doing everything possible to rescue all kidnapped citizens, including the Chibok schoolgirls.