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The Digest:

Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has pointed to deep social isolation and lack of education as key factors influencing herdsmen's behavior. Speaking at the University of Ibadan, Gumi argued that pastoralists' disconnection from modern society and economic opportunities leaves them vulnerable to manipulation and criminality, urging government intervention through education and economic empowerment.

Key Points:
  • Sheikh Gumi attributes the herdsmen's conduct to isolation and lack of education.
  • He stated that many herders live disconnected from modern society and opportunities.
  • The cleric emphasized that this makes them susceptible to criminal influence.
  • Gumi urged the government to focus on education and economic empowerment.
  • He referenced a 2021 meeting with over 600 bandits in Kaduna State.
  • Gumi claimed that bandits agreed to disarm if the government provided them with amenities.
  • He defended his mediation efforts amid calls for his arrest.
In a nation seeking simple answers to complex conflicts, his perspective challenges us to look beyond condemnation toward understanding, and ultimately, solutions that address the root causes rather than just the symptoms.

Sources: Nigerian Tribune, Social Media

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