The Nigerian Army has declared Ahmed Salkida (Ambassador), Ahmed U. Bolori and Aisha Wakil wanted.
This was contained in a statement signed by Colonel Sani K. Usman, Acting
Director, Army Public Relations.
He said that the three persons have been declared wanted because they are
in possession of information on the conditions and the exact location of
schoolgirls kidnapped by Boko Haram from Government Secondary School,
Chibok, Borno State, in 2014.
The Army said its action is based on relevant laws.
“We are relying on the relevant laws of the land and in particular the
Terrorism Prevention Act 2011 (as amended), where Nigerians could be
punished for failure to disclose information about terrorists or terrorist
activities.
“This becomes necessary as a result of their link with the last two videos
released by Boko Haram terrorists and other findings of our preliminary
investigations,” the statement said.
There Army added that it is certain that the wanted persons have links
with Boko Haram terrorists and have contact with them.
“They must, therefore, come forward and tell us where the group is keeping
the Chibok Girls and other abducted persons to enable us to rescue them,”
the statement added.
The Army called on the general public to provide information on the
whereabouts of the wanted persons.
Colonel Usman added that it is working with other security agencies for
their arrest if they fail to turn up.
Mr. Salkida is a notable Nigerian journalist who has remained a credible
source of information about Boko Haram activities.
He has occasionally acted as a negotiator between the Nigerian government
and Boko Haram militants before going on exile.
Mr. Salkida has remained active from exile providing up to date
information and free advice on Boko Haram activities.