Sheikh Gumi Slams SSS, Says Arrest, Detention Of My Aide ‘Act Of Terrorism’

Sheikh Gumi, Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, says the arrest and detention of his aide, Tukur Mamu, by the State Security Services (SSS) is an act of terrorism.

iexclusivenews reports that Mr Gumi, a self-appointed advocate for bandits, disclosed this while preaching at Sultan Bello Mosque in Kaduna.

Sheikh Gumi stated; “Take him (Mamu) to court to face trial; keeping him in custody despite being a family man was just to intimidate him. This intimidation is also terrorism.”

“Arresting people unjustly is also terrorism, just like the terrorists do by going to somebody’s house to kidnap him.”

“How can we continue in this situation under a government that is about to wind up? Our hope is for them to finish successfully, not in a bad light.”

“It’s not about Tukur Mamu; you all know that whenever they arrest innocent people, I always talk, not to talk of someone that I know. I’m only advising the government to release him so that we can apologise to him to forget what happened,” hei said.

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Mr Mamu, who handled negotiations with bandits for the release of a kidnapped Kaduna train passenger.

Was apprehended at Cairo International Airport last week while on his way to Saudi Arabia for the Lesser Hajj.

According to the SSS, Mr Mamu was arrested for his involvement with bandits and must answer inquiries.

However, iexclusivenews Nigeria reports that the SSS said military equipment and a large sum of money were discovered in Mr Mamu’s home during a raid.