Sheikh Gumi Defends Engagement with Bandits Amid Calls for Arrest

Sheikh Gumi, a prominent Islamic cleric, defends his engagement with bandits, criticizing calls for his arrest as spineless and unpatriotic. He highlights his peace efforts, including a major intervention in January 2021 in Sabon Garin Yadi Forest, Kaduna State, where he facilitated a dialogue with 600 armed bandit commanders.

Gumi insists on the transparency and legitimacy of his negotiations, aiming to persuade criminals to surrender weapons and embrace peace.