I had meaningful interaction with security operatives — Gumi

Controversial Kaduna based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has said he had a productive interaction with security operatives on Tuesday.

The federal government had invited Gumi for interrogation over his remarks on the activities of bandits who have been tormenting the peace of the Northern region.

The minister of Information and Orientation, Mohammed Idris, who announced this while addressing newsmen at the State House, Abuja, on Monday, said the Islamic cleric was not “above the law”, adding that the government has deemed it necessary to invite him for questioning.

However, while speaking after the meeting on Tuesday with security operatives, Gumi said he was treated with courtesy during the interaction.

Though, he did not state the particular security agency involved in the interrogation.

“Last night I got many frantic calls from well-wishers and journalists about a news item that I was interviewed by security. There is absolutely no cause for alarm,” Gumi said.

“Yes, we had a productive interaction on how to curb banditry as we are all trying -each in his own sphere- to tackle the monster bedeviling the nation. There was no animosity but courtesy and full of respect.

“We all need as a nation to unite and work in synergy to achieve an everlasting peace. I thank you for your concern. May Allah continue to protect us all from all evil. Amin.”

Recall that last week, Gumi had urged the federal government to join him in negotiating with bandits after the abduction of school children in Kaduna State.

Gumi urged Tinubu not to repeat what he described as the ‘mistake’ made by former President Muhammadu Buhari, who refused to dialogue with terrorists.