Jonathan spoke in Abuja on Friday at the public presentation of Scars, a book written by former Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor. Reflecting on his years in office, the former president said his administration explored several strategies to end the Boko Haram insurgency but with little success. It is a scar I will die with,” Jonathan said. He recalled that at one point, Boko Haram nominated former President Muhammadu Buhari to negotiate with the government on their behalf. But even today, Boko Haram is still there.