Killing Of NIGERIANS! Sheikh GUMI Speaks Again, Names People That Followed Him To Bandits’ Den
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has revealed that his efforts to negotiate with bandits in northern Nigeria have always involved the presence of police and government officials.
According to the report, he made this known during an exclusive interview with Sunday PUNCH.
Gumi disclosed that he is never be alone during these negotiations, which are aimed at brokering peace amid the ongoing violence in the region.
He also emphasized the importance of government involvement in the process, stating that his attempts to engage with bandits are made in coordination with state authorities and law enforcement.
” One thing Nigerians should understand is that I have never been to any den of these people without officials of the government, ” Gumi said.
” I go with the police because one cannot go alone; you must go with them. ”
He added that while there are some restrictions on how many officials can accompany him, traditional leaders and state government representatives are often part of the delegation.
” Sometimes, I also go with traditional institutions and state government officials. My plan is only to broker peace with them. They open their doors for us to sit and discuss issues, ” he said.
This revelation from Gumi, a prominent Islamic cleric, comes as northern Nigeria faces an escalating crisis of banditry, with widespread kidnappings and killings affecting many communities.
Despite the government’ s significant financial investment in military solutions, the violence has persisted, leading to debates about the best approach to end the conflict.
Gumi has long advocated for dialogue over military action, arguing that force alone cannot resolve the issue.
He likened the government’ s reliance on military tactics to giving the wrong medicine to a sick patient.
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” No matter how many expensive drugs you give to patients, if they are not the right drugs, they will not get cured, ” Gumi said, highlighting the need for a different approach.
Meanwhile, it should be noted that Gumi’ s involvement in negotiating with bandits has sparked controversy in Nigeria, with some critics accusing him of being too lenient on criminals.
However, Gumi maintains that his sole interest is in restoring peace to the region, stressing that his efforts are aimed at finding a peaceful resolution to the ongoing violence.
