Nigerian security services are considering making contact with moderate members of shadowy Islamist sect Boko Haram via “back channels”, even though explicit talks are officially ruled out, the national security adviser said on Friday.
Speaking a day after emergency meetings with President Goodluck Jonathan and top security officials in response to a spate of deadly Christmas Day bombings by the sect, National Security Adviser General Owoye Andrew Azazi told Reuters officials were looking at broadening efforts beyond pure security measures — including addressing northern economic grievances.











