“Terrorists need money from kidnapping to finance their war machines” – Sheikh Gumi
Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has sparked reactions online following comments he made about terrorism and kidnapping amid rising insecurity in Nigeria.
The cleric spoke during an interview session with AIT, where he addressed how terrorist groups allegedly survive financially amid increasing military pressure from the government.
“The terrorists need all the money they’re getting from kidnapping. It’s not like they are living luxurious lives,” Gumi said.
According to Sheikh Gumi, the government’s intensified operations against terrorist groups have allegedly forced them to seek more funds to sustain themselves and continue their activities.
His statement has since generated widespread reactions on social media, with many Nigerians sharing mixed opinions about his comments on insecurity and terrorism facing the country.
“The government is putting too much pressure on them, so they need money to finance their war machines. If they leave banditry, they won’t have any source of financing themselves,” he added.
The comments continue to trend online as conversations around insecurity, terrorism, and kidnapping remain major concerns across Nigeria.
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“The t£rrorists need all the money they’re getting from k+dnapping. It’s not like they are living luxurious lives. The government is putting too much pressure on them so they need money to finance their war machines.” – Sheikh Gumi
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