The passport of Ahmed Salkida, the Nigerian journalist declared wanted by the army for allegedly aiding Boko Haram, has not been renewed by the Nigeria Immigration Service.
Salkida is known for having “professional contact” with some Boko Haram commanders who often send him information to counter claims of success made by the army in its counter-terrorism operations.
When he was declared wanted on August 15, his passport had expired and the Nigerian embassy in the United Arab Emirates, where he was on self-exile, did not renew it but issued him with a travel certificate.
Till date, the immigration service is yet to issue him his new passport despite his application, suggesting that he might have been blacklisted.
After his interrogation by the army, during which no felony was established against him, TheCable learnt that he demanded a public apology.
A security official in the know of the investigation said Salkida wanted a public apology so that he could be cleared to return to UAE, where he left behind his four children and wife.