Hes asking for the release of imprisoned boko haram militants, a demand hes made before without any traction. Theyve similarly had little luck cracking down on the strong holds where other countries are now sending assist aengs, including a small u. S. Group supporting this search. John brennan downplayed americas involvement. You have cia officers in the ground in nigeria right now snu. In many parts of the world so were able to bring to bear the capabilities we need and help our partners in nigeria with technology and expertise. So is the u. S. Doing enough . What would the cost be of more direct intervention and are there hidden consequences to bolstering nigeria and other forces against this threat . Im joined by dan o shae, a Hostage Negotiator in iraq and former navy s. E. A. L. Daniel, thank you for joining us. Why not a navy s. E. A. L. Operation like the one we used to take out bin laden in pack stn . I think the directive of the cia kind of alluded, theres already a footprint