Sheikh Ahmed Gumi
Former President Obasanjo and Sheikh Gumi on Sunday, April 4, advised the Muhammadu Buhari government on how to tackle banditry and other criminal activities.
Sheikh Gumi has been unable to proffer solution to banditry in Nigeria because he has been unable to meet with President Buhari after dialogues with the bandits
Ex-President Obasanjo and popular Islamic leader, Sheikh Gumi, have recommended special courts to try bandits, kidnappers, and those caught with illegal arms.
Over 20 vigilantes have been reportedly killed by armed bandits following a deadly attack on Monday in Kotonkoro in Mariga local government area of Niger state.
Respected Islamic cleric, Sheik Gumi, says bandits may not drop their arms if they're not sure of their safety. He also insists they should be given amnesty.
Aminu Masari, governor of Katsina state, says he does not support the manner in which Ahmad Gumi, Islamic cleric, is going about his intervention with bandits.
Sheik Ahmad Gumi has slammed those who are calling for his arrest. The Islamic scholar also boasted that his negotiations with bandits have yielded results.
A popular Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, has explained to the media why he recently alleged that religious bias is being practiced in the Nigerian Army.
A statement signed by Nigerian Army spokesman, Brigadier-General Mohammed Yerima, noted that deployment of soldiers is not made due to religious considerations.
Sheikh Ahmed Gumi
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