US Bombing Will Worsen Nigeria’s Security Crisis — Sheikh Gumi Warns, Calls for Dialogue with Bandits
US Bombing Will Worsen Nigeria’s Security Crisis — Sheikh Gumi Warns, Calls for Dialogue with Bandits
By Dr. Odimientimi Agbedeyi
For Global Egberi Media International
Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has again stirred national debate after warning that any military intervention or bombing campaign by the United States in Nigeria would worsen insecurity, escalate civilian casualties, and deepen the country’s existing crisis.
Speaking during an exclusive interview on Arise Television, Gumi dismissed the idea of foreign military intervention against bandits and terrorists in Nigeria, labeling the United States as a “nation of liars” known for global deceit and destabilization.
He cited examples of U.S. military failures in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Libya, stressing that similar actions in Nigeria would lead to chaos rather than peace.
“America are known to be liars,” Gumi declared. “They said Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction — and there were none. They caused confusion in Iraq, in Libya, and everywhere. So when they say they want to help Nigeria by bombing terrorists, I don’t believe them.”
🇺🇸 Gumi Questions U.S. Motives, Warns of Massive Civilian Deaths
Gumi expressed skepticism about Washington’s “sudden concern” for Nigerian Christians, suggesting that America’s interest may be tied more to Nigeria’s growing economic power — particularly its massive refinery capacity and strategic mineral deposits — than genuine humanitarian motives.
He maintained that any U.S.-led airstrike would cause untold devastation across communities, saying:
“It’s not easy to just drop bombs here and there and think you’ve finished terrorists. They have infiltrated society. More Muslims and Christians will die if America bombs Nigeria. I’m telling you this — bombing will not solve the problem, it will make it dirty.”
The cleric drew parallels to America’s failed two-decade war in Afghanistan, which he said left behind destruction and instability despite huge military spending.
🕊️ “Force Cannot Solve Force” — Gumi Insists on Negotiation
While his views have often drawn criticism, Gumi doubled down on his long-held belief that dialogue with bandits and terrorists remains the most effective path toward peace.
He defended his controversial peace missions into bandit-controlled forests, saying that engagement and understanding — rather than confrontation — had brought relative calm to parts of northern Nigeria.
“I’ve been trying to pacify these people. They are human beings — they listen and reason. If you use force against force, you will compound the problem and make it dirty,” he explained.
“Now, Kaduna is relatively safe. You don’t hear any more mass killings because we understand their psychology. We talk to them and they’re keeping their weapons. Slowly, we will civilize them, take away their weapons, and make them good citizens.”
⚔️ “If the Nigerian Army Can’t Win, America Can’t Either”
Gumi also questioned the logic behind foreign involvement, noting that Nigeria’s own military — despite years of active combat experience — has not been able to fully defeat Boko Haram and the newer wave of bandits.
“If the Nigerian Army, which has fought for 15 years, cannot deal with Boko Haram and now the bandits, what makes anyone think America can?” he asked.
According to him, Nigeria’s security challenge is complex and deeply rooted in poverty, marginalization, and mismanagement — problems that cannot be solved through drone strikes or air raids.
He further argued that countries like China or Russia might be viewed as more credible partners in peace because they “do not interfere in other nations’ internal affairs.”
🔥 National Debate Rekindled
Gumi’s comments come amid rising tensions following reports that U.S. President Donald Trump had warned of possible American military action in Nigeria over alleged killings of Christians.
Trump’s statements, describing Nigeria as a “country of particular concern,” have drawn strong reactions from Nigerian leaders, including Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Policy Communication.
Bwala had earlier cautioned that any form of U.S. military intervention without Nigeria’s consent would be considered a breach of sovereignty and “diplomatically offensive.”
Gumi’s remarks now add another layer to the heated conversation — one that questions both foreign intent and the domestic strategy for ending terrorism.
🕊️ Dialogue or Destruction: The Crossroads of Nigeria’s Future
While many Nigerians disagree with Sheikh Gumi’s stance, his consistent message highlights a painful truth — that the nation’s security crisis cannot be solved by bullets alone.
His advocacy for negotiation may not sit well with everyone, but it reignites a crucial question: Can peace truly be achieved without dialogue?
As Nigeria faces increasing internal and external pressures to end terrorism, Gumi’s warning serves as both a provocation and a reminder — that every war fought without understanding the enemy risks becoming endless.
✍️ By Dr. Odimientimi Agbedeyi
For Global Egberi Media International
Source: Sahara Reporters
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🕊️ “Force Cannot Solve Force,” says Sheikh Gumi
Controversial cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi warns that any U.S. bombing of terrorists in Nigeria will worsen insecurity and cause mass civilian deaths — urging dialogue as the only path to lasting peace.
Read the full report on Global Egberi Media International — by Dr. Odimientimi Agbedeyi.
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