Boko Haram has requested a ransom, close to $50m from the Federal Government in exchange for the 219 Chibok girls who were kidnapped by the insurgents two years ago.
The Sunday Telegraph of London has gathered from sources close to the terror sect that the demand was made during secret contacts with the government of President Muhammadu Buhari, who has said he is willing to negotiate for the freedom of the girls.
Abubakar Shekau , leader of the sect demanded the release of the jailed comrades in exchange for the girls previously.
A top security source said there was no deal between the government and the sect relating to the Chibok girls.
The ransom demand which was made by the Boko Haram to the Federal Government in a message about three months ago, requested a ransom of 10b the equivalent of around £36m.
This ransom request has caused great upheaval in the government, some think it would be worth it to grant the request while others believe it will simply allow the sect to purchase more weapons and recruits.
A month after the ransom was made, a video was sent to the government, showing 15 out of the 219 kidnapped Chibok girls. In the video, the girls were asked their christian names and also their new muslim names. They were also asked if they have been raped or mistreated, but they said no and even looked relaxed.
A top security source has said that there is no ongoing deal with Boko Haram at any level and the claim by the Boko Haram is not valid.
Those involved in past attempts to free the girls have claimed that no appropriate "proof of life" video has been seen from the Boko Haram.
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