We had a productive interaction on how to curb banditry. There was no animosity but courtesy and full of respect – Gumi speaks on meeting with Security agencies

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a controversial Islamic cleric based in Kaduna, has revealed the outcome of his meeting with security agencies following an invitation regarding his recent remarks about banditry.

Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and Orientation, explained that Gumi was summoned after he criticized the federal government for labeling individuals who have not yet faced trial as “terrorism financiers,” deeming the action reckless.

In his response to the meeting, Gumi remarked that he engaged in a constructive discussion with security agencies regarding strategies to address the issue of banditry.

He said; “Only one person is above the law: the innocent. Last night I got many frantic calls from well-wishers and journalists about a news item that I was interviewed by security. There is absolutely no cause for alarm.

“Yes, we had a productive interaction on how to curb banditry as we are all trying — each in his own sphere — to tackle the monster bedevilling the nation. There was no animosity but courtesy and full of respect.

“We all need as a nation to unite and work in synergy to achieve an everlasting peace.”