The Military has been very hard on Bandits and their families – Gumi

Controversial Cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has alleged that the Nigerian military is employing harsh tactics against bandits in the northern region. Gumi claimed that both the Army and Air Force have conducted ground and aerial attacks resulting in the deaths of bandits’ relatives.

He made these remarks on Wednesday during an X Space event titled ‘When will there be an end to Nigeria’s recurring abductions?’, organized by Daily Trust. Gumi maintained that only a non-violent approach can effectively address the activities of bandits in the North.

He said, “To them (military) they are fighting a war. Honestly, the military has been very hard on them, the Air Force is killing their families.

“When you think of synergy, you can’t rule out the military, but there has to be synergy. Let the non-kinetic approach be in the front. When it fails, then the kinetic can come in.

“And in fact, it will come in a better position because the non-kinetic approach will give access to have a better intelligence, better knowledge and with that kind of intensive engagement in negotiation