Nigerians Outraged as Sheikh Gumi Claims Kidnappers Rely on Ransom to Fund Attacks

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has drawn sharp criticism after suggesting that armed bandits depend on ransom payments to finance their operations. During an interview on national television, he said government pressure forces kidnappers to seek funds for their “war machines.” He argued that without ransom income, these groups would lose their means of attack. The remarks sparked an online firestorm. Many accused him of sympathising with terrorists and justifying mass abductions and killings. Users on social media condemned the comments and demanded accountability. The debate continues as Nigerians question how such views go unchallenged.

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