Nigerian Army Aware Of My Boko Haram Links – Aisha Wakil

Aisha Wakil, one of the three persons declared wanted by the Nigerian Army over Boko Haram’s videos of the kidnapped Chibok schoolgirls, on Monday said her links with the sect were well-known to the leadership of the army.
Also declared wanted are Ahmad Salkida and Ahmed Bolori.
In a statement, she wondered why she was declared wanted when she had discussed negotiations between the Nigerian government and Boko Haram with the Chief of Army Staff, Lt-Gen Yusuf Buratai. She also accused the army of engaging in mischief.

She said she had suggested to Buratai that the release of the girls should be negotiated with leaders of the group.

Full text reads:

I understand that the military declared me, Ahmed Silkida 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 and 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.
Thank you

Aisha Alkali Wakil"

Newtelegraph