The controversial Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has expressed his readiness to lead a holistic dialogue between the federal government and bandits.
Sheikh Gumi emphasized the importance of engaging in dialogue with the bandits, urging Bola Tinubu’s administration not to repeat the perceived mistake made by former President Muhammadu Buhari, who opted against negotiations with bandits.
His remarks come in response to the decision of the Kaduna State government to refrain from negotiating with the bandits responsible for the abduction of 287 school children from Kuriga Government Secondary and LEA Primary Schools in Chikun Local Government Area.
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Just last week, bandits carried out a similar abduction, targeting over 280 students from Kuriga primary school, further highlighting the urgent need for action from the government.
Reacting, Gumi, in a statement said: “The government’s stand of no negotiation with the bandits is an unfortunate position. My advice is that the government should dialogue with the bandits not only for these Kuriga school children abduction but all the cases.
“Also, the government should use the same approach it used in releasing passengers that were abducted on Abuja – Kaduna train in 2022 to release the Kuriga school children and others.
“I am ready to lead a holistic dialogue be- tween the government and bandits. It is a religious duty for me to do so for peace.
“I hope the present government of Bola Ahmed Tinubu will listen by dialoguing with the bandits because the past administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari refused to do so.”
