Sheikh Gumi Under Fire for Defending Fulani Bandits in Old Video

A resurfaced throwback clip shows Sheikh Ahmad Gumi arguing that some Fulani bandits need financial support to sustain their weapons. Critics say this view seems to justify violent crimes and undermine efforts to combat insecurity. Supporters, however, claim he was pointing out deeper causes of unrest and urging dialogue over force. The video has reignited debate over the role of religious leaders in Nigeria’s security crisis and the best approach to end banditry.

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