The National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, Ogun State chapter, has called on the Federal government to immediately arrest and prosecute an Islamic cleric, Sheikh Abubakar Gumi, for allegedly promoting banditry in the country.

Ogun State chapter of the students’ body said it was not pleased with the manner in which the Federal Government is treating Gumi like a Messiah.

National Association of Nigerian Students, NANS, claimed that Gumi should be treated like a “criminal” for supporting armed bandits who have been kidnapping and terrorising the country.

Recall Gumi has in recent times been meeting and negotiating with bandits, while also stating that most bandits are not criminals.

On Thursday, President Muhammadu Buhari joined some northern governors in saying all bandits should be treated like criminals.

In a statement by the Chairman of NANS in Ogun, Damilola Simeon, it was alleged that Gumi was justifying the criminal activities of armed bandits in the north.

Gumi, a renowned Islamic cleric had accused the Nigerian military of triggering the raging banditry in parts of the North.

The Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, who claimed to have been meeting with bandits in forests across Northern states, alleged that non-Muslim soldiers had carried out orchestrated killings in some communities, precipitating anger.

But, NANS described Gumi’s claims as baseless and false.

The NANS chairman expressed fear that Gumi’s recent comments and attitude could embolden the bandits and further jeopardise the peace and unity of the country.

The student leader called on the military and other law enforcement agents to investigate him for his association with “criminals and enemies of the State.”

“We call on President Muhammadu Buhari to immediately order the arrest of Gumi for his alleged support and association with armed bandits.

“Gumi should be treated as a criminal and not as a Messiah. His acts have further exposed the military and the entire country to further attacks by marauding bandits,” the statement read in part.

https://www.ngtimes.net/2021/02/banditry-arrest-sheikh-gumi-now-nans-buhari.html

Have you seen where oga arrest his employee for delivering his message?

Abi

Gunmi,who is an alfa,has further buttress the believe that Islam is a terrorist organisation.How can a Muslim leader be romancing with terrorists who kidnap and kill for ransom?
Mod,if you like ban me for saying the truth because you are always putting restrictions on a Muslim thread. I don't care

mehhnn!....
if the FG will not arrest and try this gumi...
then it is clear that two cannot work together except they agree...

Yes he must be related to them due to hw he use to comfront their locations comfortably without fearing them, maybe he is among those responsing them with arms !!!

How can he arrest his event planner

I support this, this banditry stuff should stop now

Sheikh Dullardinhho is busy trying to break Abacha's record in looting, nothing about the country bothers him.

Dead on arrival