Journalist Ahmad Salkida releases statement, says he was never arrested by the military
Journalist
Ahmad Salkida who was declared wanted last month by the Nigerian Army over his
closeness to the Boko Haram sect, says contrary to reports, he was never
arrested by security agents.
Ahmad arrived Nigeria on Monday September 5th and it was widely reported that he was arrested by the State Security Service. In a statement he released yesterday, Ahmad made the clarification and also thanked everyone who stood by him. Read the statement after the cut...
Ahmad arrived Nigeria on Monday September 5th and it was widely reported that he was arrested by the State Security Service. In a statement he released yesterday, Ahmad made the clarification and also thanked everyone who stood by him. Read the statement after the cut...
In response to the
demand by Nigerian security authorities for me to clear my name, I flew into
Abuja on Monday, 5th September. Contrary to reports, I was not arrested. I had
very engaging conversations with officers. The atmosphere was mutually
respectful. The discussions opened useful insights that are benefiting to both
sides on the discussion table. I wish to thank most especially family friends
& professional colleagues who believed & trusted that my outputs have
only solely been driven by professional considerations. And to those who never
believed, who have used hate, threats and intimidation, I thank you also.
Finally, let me make it clear that my commitment and professional obligations
is strong, I am not about to shift grounds professionally. My commitment and
professional obligations to Nigeria remain unshaken and undiminished. I am now
working on my next exclusive report.
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