Following the recent invitation of the Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, by the Department of State Services (DSS), he has confirmed that he had a productive interaction with the DSS on how best to tame the crime in the country.
Reports have shown that the scholar earlier made displeasing statements on the military on their fight against banditry calling for more non-kinetic approach.
Gumi who wrote, Tuesday on a confirmed social media platform under the heading “Only one person is above the law: The Innocent!”, saying the invitation was necessary and he had a productive interaction with the security operatives.
“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 bedevelling the nation. There was no animosity but courtesy and full respect.
“We all need as a nation to unite and work in synergy to achieve an everlasting peace. I thank you for your concern. May Allah continue to protect us all from all evil. Amin” he stated.
There have been calls by groups and individuals on the Federal Government to arrest and prosecute for his utterances especially when he criticized the list of terrorism sponsors recently released carrying the name of his Media Aide, Tukur Mamu who has been with the DSS for several months.
He insisted that the terrorist sponsor themselves with the monies they collect in the name of ransome when they kidnap innocent citizens.