The federal government allegedly decided to target Boko Haram's financiers and strategists during their peace negotiations with the Islamist sect,
Vanguard reports.
According to the report, negotiators wanted to have discussions with people other than those conducting the attacks.
Ons source revealed that the USA's listing of three Boko Haram leaders as terrorists encouraged them to negotiate terms for peace with the government.
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