Human rights activist and lawyer Deji Adeyanju has called on the Federal Government to immediately arrest controversial Islamic cleric Ahmad Gumi over alleged remarks linked to the worsening insecurity in the country.
Adeyanju made the call on Wednesday following a viral video in which Gumi was allegedly seen defending bandits amid growing concerns over attacks across parts of Nigeria.
In the video circulating online, the cleric reportedly stated that Fulani herdsmen “are going nowhere,” adding that “they are part of us and we are part of them.” We must live with them.”
Reacting in a post shared on his Facebook page, Adeyanju described terrorist sympathizers as terrorists, insisting that individuals who allegedly promote or defend criminal activities should face the law.
According to him, people like Gumi can only thrive in a country without effective governance.
“People like Gumi can only survive in a country without a government. “Terrorist sympathizers are terrorists,” he wrote.
He further alleged that the cleric’s comments and actions encourage terrorism in Nigeria, urging authorities to arrest him as a warning to others.
