Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi has claimed that the Federal Government of Nigeria is aware of the identities and locations of terrorists operating in the country.
Speaking about his controversial meetings with armed groups, Gumi explained that he does not negotiate with them on his own.
According to him, he usually goes to such meetings accompanied by members of the police, the military, and other security agencies.
The cleric said his involvement is part of broader efforts aimed at dialogue and resolving the security challenges affecting several communities.
He said in part …
“The FG knows every tërrorist by name and location. I do not go alone to negotiate with the tërrorists. I go with police, military, and other security agencies”
Reactions have followed …
@MrCentc said: “Northern elites and government knows everything about bandits and terrorists operation.
Gumi don’t act alone , they know , reason they do nothing when they strike
My people are in trouble”
@Danjay_P7 wrote: “This is a state capture!
In simple terms, Nigeria is no longer serving the people, it is serving a few powerful interests behind the scenes.
But to achieve what exactly?”
@idris_senator stated: “I understand now. Gumi he saying the truth, because any terrorist that last for 48hr government hands dey inside. Few days ago the NSA told us that bandits are our brothers and they can’t kill them. So whether you like Gumi or you don’t like him he is saying the truth.”
Watch video below …
“The FG knows every tërrorist by name and location. I do not go alone to negotiate with the tërrorists. I go with police, military, and other security agencies” — Sheikh Gumi.
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) March 9, 2026