“Clearly, my status as a Nigerian journalist who has reported extensively, painstakingly and consistently on the Boko Haram menace in the country since 2006 is an open book known to Nigerians and the international community. Equally, my total allegiance and sacrifice to the Federal Republic of Nigeria is self evident. I have stayed within the creed of professional journalism in my work.”
Salkida, who reacted, in a statement, to the news about his being on the wanted list list of the Nigerian Army, said that as a testimony to the credible and professional values of his access, since May 2015, he had been to Nigeria three times on the invitation of Federal Government agencies.
“I made personal sacrifices for the release of our Chibok daughters,” Salkida said, adding that the Army is aware that he is not in Nigeria presently.
“In the coming days I will seek to get a flight to Abuja and avail myself to the Army authorities. Indeed, my return will be hastened if the Military sends me a ticket.” [myad]
