Gumi Advocates Negotiation with Bandits, Questions Military's Ability in Nigeria

Islamic scholar Gumi has declared that the Nigerian military is incapable of defeating bandits in the North West region, emphasizing that negotiation is the only viable solution to the ongoing insecurity crisis. Gumi's comments come amidst the military's struggle against guerrilla fighters embedded within local communities.

He questions the global success rate of military campaigns against insurgent groups, highlighting the challenges faced by Nigeria. This statement coincides with the President's directive to security agencies to ensure the immediate safe release of abducted victims across the country, urging intensified collaboration with state governors to curb the rising wave of attacks by terrorists and bandits.