Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, said his invitation by the Department of State Services, DSS, on the insurgency in the North is nothing to worry about.
Information and National Orientation Minister, Mohammed Idris broke the news of Gumi’s summon by the secret police following his(Gumi’s) penchant for urging the government to treat marauding bandits with kid gloves.
Reacting to the disclosure by dint of a social media post titled, ‘Only one person is above the law: The Innocent!’ the controversial cleric said it was nothing but an interaction with the DSS officers, saying since the minister’s statement he has been inundated with request to confirm it and what went down.
In his own words, “Last night, I got many frantic calls from well-wishers and journalists about a news item that I was interviewed by security. There is absolutely no cause for alarm.
“Yes, we had a productive interaction on how to curb banditry as we are all trying – each in his own sphere – to tackle the monster bedevilling the nation. There was no animosity but courtesy and full of respect.
“We all need as a nation to unite and work in synergy to achieve an everlasting peace. I thank you for your concern. May Allah continue to protect us all from all evil.”
