Pastor Calls for Arrest of Sheikh Ahmad Gumi Over Remarks on US Airstrike Against ISIS in Sokoto

A Nigerian pastor has demanded the arrest of Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi after the cleric criticized the U.S. military strike on ISIS terrorist camps in Sokoto State. Gumi suggested that Nigeria could have sought military assistance from countries like Turkey, China, or Pakistan instead of the U.S., calling the American intervention “stained with the blood of innocent civilians.” The pastor accused Gumi of defending terrorists and called on President Tinubu to publicly condemn him, labeling his statements as crimes against humanity. Social media users have reacted with mixed opinions, highlighting ongoing debates about the cleric’s role and influence in northern Nigeria.