Gumi Denies Links to Banditry, Warns of Legal Action

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, an Islamic cleric, released a press statement in Kaduna on Saturday, dissociating himself from reports that falsely link him to banditry in Nigeria. He characterized these claims as fake and manipulated, aimed at serving the interests of certain individuals or groups.

Gumi emphasized that any suggestion, whether direct or implied, of his support for banditry is unfounded. He reaffirmed his loyalty to Nigeria, describing it as a nation with unmatched potential.

Gumi urged the public and media organizations to disregard misleading materials circulating in his name and warned that individuals or groups continuing to spread such falsehoods would face legal action. He expressed hope for Nigeria to overcome its security challenges and called for collective resolution to the violence affecting the country, attributing persistent insecurity to factors such as poverty and social injustice.