A Nigerian journalist with close ties to Boko
Haram has announced that he is available to help in efforts to end the
insurgency in Nigeria.
The 40-year-old journalist, Ahmad Salkida,
who grew up in Maiduguri, Borno State, fled the country after an alleged threat
on his life as a result of his “professional closeness” to Boko Haram, Punch reports.
He has pledged his support to Nigeria via
twitter:
“There is nothing wrong in having
professional access to insurgents as long as it is used to save lives and
promote peaceful co-existence. I will forever be readily available to use my
rare professional access and knowledge to end this madness and senseless
violence in Nigeria.
Speculations should not becloud the fact that
there are many well-meaning patriots, including myself, that are working
quietly day and night for peace. Nigeria is our country. We have no other
country to call our own. So let’s get it right. I love Nigeria, I cherish its
unity. I will do anything legitimately to make it better than it is, if I can,”
he said.
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