A group called the World Institute for Peace has given the federal government a seven-day deadline to arrest and interrogate Sheik Ahmad Gumi in order to find out how much he is involved in the ongoing insecurity in the country.
The chairman of the group, Lamina Kamiludeen, issued a statement in Osogbo questioning Gumi's continuous criticisms of the Nigerian Military and other security agents whenever they take action against bandits and terrorists.
At different times in the past, Sheik Gumi has made controversial remarks about military operations against insurgency and banditry in the north. controversial remarks about military campaigns against insurgence and banditry in the north.
While speaking at an event organized by Daily Trust via X space on Wednesday, Gumi commented, “To them (military) they are fighting a war. Honestly, the military has been very hard on them, the Air Force is killing their families.”
Kamiludeen, who questioned if Gumi was above the law, stated that the cleric's inflammatory statements not only undermined the efforts of the security forces but also encouraged criminals to continue creating security challenges across the country.
The group's release also mentioned, “His continuous criticism and condemnation of the efforts of the security forces send signals that Gumi may be among the sponsors of the insecurity in Nigeria. Nigeria security agents must take immediate action to question Sheik Gumi regarding his involvement in the ongoing insecurity in the country.
“His actions pose a threat to national security and require urgent attention. Is Gumi above the law? It is essential to take action to demonstrate that no one is above the law of the land.”
