Gumi: Niger Abductees Will Be Released Soon

Gumi: Niger Abductees Will Be Released Soon

iexclusive News Nigeria reports that Sheik Ahmed Gumi, said that the students of Government Science College, Kagara and others abducted in Niger State would soon be released.

Gumi gave the assurance after meeting with the bandits in the forests between Tegina in Niger State and Birnin Gwari in Kaduna State, The Nation reports.

A source quoted by the report, who was privy to the meeting, said Sheikh had a meeting with the leader of the bandits and other top commanders at the Dutsen Magaji forest.

The source also stated that a strong delegation from the state government was also at the Dutsen Magaji forest to meet the bandits, adding that they had a dialogue.

This online news medium recall that the Cleric met with the state government Thursday with a promise to do all that can be done to get the abductees released.

Gumi has also been in the forefront of making a case for the bandits.

He said are engaged in criminal activities because of the injustice that has been done to them by the Nigerian nation.

He has also advocated that the bandits be granted amnesty and empowerment to enable them lay down their arms and lead meaningful lives.