Following a statement by the Nigerian Army declaring three journalists- Ahmad Salkida, Ahmed Bolori and Aisha Wakil, wanted over the recent video by terrorist group, Boko Haram, the latter has said the Nigerian Army had always known she had a connection with the group.
In a statement released on Monday, Aisha revealed that she had in the past offered to stage a meeting between Boko Haram leadership and the Army chief.
She, however said the Army decided to do things their way, not giving consideration to any of her suggestions.
“I am Aisha Alkali Wakil. I understand that the military declared me, Ahmed Salkida and Ahmed Bolori wanted for having links with Boko Haram. It’s interesting, now they believe me? I know the Boko Haram boys. I have been in front fighting for peace long before Chibok girls were kidnapped. Nigerian security knows me too well, I’m not shady. Why declaring me wanted? I have had meetings with Chief of Army staff & his people. I told them the way forward, to allow me come with some commanders of Boko Haram and discuss with them, present the release of CBGs but they chose to do things their own ways only and never gave considerations to any of my suggestions.
“I want to inform the Nigerian people of my innocence and make them realise that I am in constant relation with the security personnel and they know where to find me but wonder why I had to be declared wanted on national news even mentioning my husband’s name alongside. This has put my immediate and extended family under a lot of pressure and I do not deserve this from the Nigerian government. Though they may not appreciate all my efforts to proffer peaceful solutions to the menace of [Boko Haram], my name should not be mudslinged nor my character defamed.”
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