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Gumi Sparks Debate: Nigeria’s Military Can Crush Terrorists Without US Support.
Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has cautioned against any involvement of the United States in Nigeria’s counterterrorism operations, warning that such intervention could worsen the country’s already fragile security situation.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
News reports that Gumi made the remarks in a Facebook post on Monday, where he stressed that Nigeria must avoid compromising its sovereignty in the pursuit of foreign assistance to tackle banditry, Boko Haram insurgency, and other security challenges.
According to him, Nigeria’s sovereignty remains non-negotiable, adding that the country’s military is capable of addressing the security threats if operations are guided by fairness, transparency, and proper rules of engagement.
Gumi argued that foreign military involvement, particularly from the United States, could unintentionally turn Nigeria into a new hotspot for global terrorist activities.
He warned that such intervention might attract international extremist groups into the country, potentially escalating violence and insecurity.
“The military can handle the situation if the rules of engagement are free from prejudices and deception, both in the application of force and finances,” Gumi wrote.
“The involvement of the USA will only attract international terror groups to the ‘new arena,’ exposing Nigeria to an unnecessary increase in violence.”
The cleric also dismissed claims that Nigerian security forces have been restricted from engaging bandits and Boko Haram insurgents due to amnesty programmes, describing such assertions as false and misleading.
He insisted that these narratives are being used to distort public understanding of the country’s security challenges.
Over the years, Gumi has consistently advocated dialogue and non-kinetic approaches in addressing armed groups, a position that has drawn criticism from those who favour a stronger military response.
He further maintained that reliance on force alone has not ended terrorism or banditry in Nigeria.
According to him, Boko Haram has continued to operate nearly 17 years after the killing of its founder, Mohammed Yusuf, in 2009.
Gumi attributed the persistence of violence to alleged excesses by security forces, including reported harm to innocent civilians during military operations.
He stressed that lasting peace can only be achieved if the fight against insecurity is conducted with justice, accountability, and without prejudice, warning that military action alone cannot resolve the crisis if underlying issues are ignored.
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