Prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has accused unnamed foreign nations of supporting terrorist groups in Nigeria, citing a sudden reversal of security gains in recent months as evidence of external interference.
In a significant and provocative claim, Nigerian Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has alleged that international actors are providing backing to terrorists operating within the country.
During an interview with the BBC Hausa Service, Sheikh Gumi pointed to deteriorating security in areas that had shown marked improvement. He specifically highlighted the Abuja-Kaduna highway, which had become safer for travelers, and the farmlands around Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State, where farmers had cautiously returned to their fields after years of abandonment.
"The situation on the ground contradicts earlier signs of improvement," Gumi stated, arguing that the recent surge in attacks suggests renewed support for armed groups. "This sudden reversal in progress raises questions that cannot be ignored."
The cleric did not name specific countries but called on the Nigerian government to urgently enhance its intelligence-gathering, strengthen diplomatic efforts, and thoroughly investigate all potential external links to the nation's security crisis.
Sheikh Gumi is a known controversial figure who has previously acted as a mediator between the government and bandit groups in the north. His latest comments add a new dimension to the ongoing debate about the roots of Nigeria's persistent insecurity, shifting focus toward the possibility of international involvement.
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