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The Digest:

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has urged the Federal Government to immediately halt military cooperation with the United States following US airstrikes in Sokoto, arguing that American involvement could escalate Nigeria’s security crisis and deepen religious divisions.

Key Points:
  • Gumi made the call in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Friday.
  • He questioned the US’s moral authority, citing its global military record.
  • The cleric warned that Nigeria should not become a “theater of war” for foreign powers.
  • He argued that US involvement under the guise of protecting Christians could polarize the nation.
  • Gumi stated that airstrikes alone cannot defeat terrorism and emphasized the need for ground operations.
  • He suggested Nigeria seek military assistance from China, Turkey, or Pakistan instead.
  • The cleric insisted Nigeria has enough personnel to handle its security if properly organized.
This appeal reflects broader anxieties about sovereignty and the complex geopolitics of counter-terrorism, where foreign help is viewed with suspicion, and national solutions are urged over external intervention.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria