3 Revelations Ooni Made About His Visit To President Buhari Over Sunday Igboho
The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi Ojaja 11 finally opened up weeks after he had visited President Muhammadu Buhari over the embattled Yoruba Nation activist, Sunday Igboho. Recall that the traditional ruler had visited the President when his agitation activities in the South-west were being hinged on secession.
[OPINION] FGN Will Play Into the Hands of ISWAP, Boko Haram if Bandits are Declared Terrorists
Dr. Ahmad Abubakar Mahmud Gumi has remained committed and outspoken about what he believes is the right course of action in dealing with the challenges posed to Nigeria and her citizens by bandits. In his most recent post on his Facebook account on Sunday the 24th of October, he submitted that declaring bandits as terrorists would worsen the insecurity posed by them.
The Killing of 18 Worshippers in Niger Mosque & The Need To Declare Bandits As Terrorists
According to the Daily Trust, no fewer than 18 people were reportedly dead after suspected bandits attacked a mosque in Maza-Kuka Community, Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State. The gunmen stormed the mosque when worshippers were planning to observe prayer in the early hours of Monday, October 25, 2021.
2 Major Differences Between Bandits And Terrorists Show The 2 Words Can't Be Used Interchangeably
Due to the various atrocities perpetrated by bandits, there have been calls from different individuals and bodies to declare bandits as terrorists so that, the Nigerian military can be permitted to kill them without any consequences in the international law. Image Credit: Daily Post. Examples of those who are in support of the motion that bandits should be declared as terrorists are, Governor El-Rufai of Kaduna state, the National Assembly and the House of Representatives.
How Sheikh Gumi Unknowingly Revealed The Major Reason Why Bandits Should Be Declared Terrorists
The controversial Islamic cleric and scholar, Sheikh Gumi has weighed in on the increasing calls for the Federal Government to declare the acts of banditry in the Northwestern region as terrorism. These calls were orchestrated by the increasing number of casualties recorded in the region because of banditry.
Five Points Raised By Sheikh Gumi As He Says 'Nigeria Will End' If Bandits Are Declared As Terrorists
As insecurity and its agents continue to threaten both the integrity and unity of NigerIa, especially in recent times, there have been calls by members of the public to declare bandits as terrorists like the Boko Haram/ISWAP members. This is due to the fact that they (bandits) do not only tread along the same path as the latter; but with the magnitude of evil they now orchestrate, it is no longer clear which of the two groups of criminals is presently more terrifying.
Is Declaring Bandits As Terrorists Necessary?
The Nigerian government in collaboration with efforts of the military keep fighting unscrupulous elements dubbed bandits ravaging mostly the north west region. These insurgents have carried out atrocities including abduction of school children, killing of innocent civilians and coordinated attacks on the government structures including the Nigerian Defence Academy and a fighter jet belonging to the Nigerian Air Force which was gunned down in Zamfara State.
Security: Northern Leaders Fault President Muhammadu Buhari
Nigeria's level of insecurity is perplexing, and many observers and professionals conclude that Nigeria is a failed state based only on this factor. Many informed observers agree that the current administration has, for all intents and purposes, not only been playing second fiddle while the level of insecurity has deteriorated, but has also decided to play Russian roulette with our security by default.
The Recent Attack On A Mosque Is Another Reason Why Bandits Should Be Declared Terrorists
The government could be left with few options than to officially identify bandits as terrorists after the gruesome attack on worshippers in a mosque. According to reports, the attack occurred at Maza-Kuka in the Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger state. It was reported that some armed gunmen stormed the mosque and indiscriminately shot at worshippers, killing about 18 persons.
How Gumi Revealed How Religious Leaders Can Help Bring An End To Demand For Secession In Nigeria
Popular Nigerian Islamic cleric, Sheikh Gumi has recently addressed the issue of Insecurity in Nigeria, most especially in the North, as well as the constant demand for self-determination by separatists groups In the South East and South West region of the country. File photo: Sheikh Gumi| Credit: Vanguard
2 Reasons Sheikh Gumi Gave On Why Bandits Shouldn't Be Declared As Terrorists
As bandits continue their unrestrained reign of terror in Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna and other Northwestern states, a silent debate which rose from the unfortunate menace has gripped the whole region of the country. A debate bordering on if the federal government should or should not declare bandits as terrorists.
Why Gov El rufai May Not Be Happy With Gumi Saying FG Should Not Declare Bandits As Terrorists
The insecurity caused by bandits in the northern region of the state has become a major problem in the country. Despite many bandits that have been captured and kidnapped by the Nigeria army, they still continue to kill innocent people, kidnapped children and citizens of the country for ransom.
Opinion: Sheikh Gumi Is Right About Not Declaring Bandits As Terrorist For Now
Often times, it is always said that non-state actors should stay clear of matters that concerns the government. But, government is too big for politicians alone to handle. The recent statements made by the revered cleric, Sheikh Gumi, where he warned that there might be serious consequences if bandits are declared terrorists, have been generating mixed reactions.
Today's Headlines: Tension As Gunmen Attack Mosque Again, 18 Reported Killed As Gunmen Attack Niger
No fewer than 18 people were reportedly killed in the early hours of Monday as armed bandits invaded Maza-Kuka Community, Mashegu Local Government Area of Niger State. Source: Daily Trust Sources told our correspondent that armed men, in large numbers, stormed the community on motorcycles and went straight to the mosque while the victims were observing their early morning prayers and killed 18 people.
How Reno Omokri Reacts After Sheikh Gumi Said Declaring Bandits As Terrorist Will Come With A Prize
According to a recent post sighted on popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi's Facebook post, the scholar and cleric have warned that Bandits should not be declared as terrorists.Image credit: Google Gumi explained that declaring bandits as terrorists will come with a prize, adding that the moment bandits are termed terrorist, Islamic, the direct foreign Jihadist movements will set in in force, and many unemployed youths may find it palatable and attractive.
Govt. Should Listen To Gumi's Solutions Since The Use Of Military Against Bandits Seems To Be Slow
According to a report by Daily Trust, Gumi has once again advised the Federal Government about the negative effect of tagging bandits operating in the North-East and northwest as bandits. Gumi said if bandits are tagged as terrorists, foreign Jihadist movements will set in force and many teaming unemployed youths may find the cause palatable and attractive.
How FG Plans To Bring IPOB To An End
The Indigenous people of Biafra, otherwise known as IPOB, is a separatist group that exist in the south east. The group has been on the vanguard of the movement for the actualization of the Republic of Biafra, a secessionist agenda. The group claims that the south east has been politically, socio-economically and culturally marginalised in the Nigerian project.
Stop Branding Terrorism As Banditry - Akeredolu
The executive governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, has warned that the various criminal activities of kidnapping, bombing and physical assault on their people in some parts of the country which are being classified as banditry must be appropriately dealt with and treated as terrorism.
One Major Reason Why Sheik Gumi Told President Buhari Not To Declare Bandits as Terrorists
Amidst the Insecurity Situation in the Country, Popular Islamic Cleric, Sheik Ahmed Gumi has warned the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government against declaring Bandits and Terrorists. Photo Credit: Tribune It will be recalled that Bandits have been ravaging some parts of the North West Geo-political Zone, especially in Zamfara, Kaduna, Sokoto and Katsina States.
Declaring Bandits As Terrorists Will Come At A Price - Gumi
According to report, the speakers of the 36 state Houses of Assembly in Nigeria approached the Federal Government to proclaim that banditry and kidnapping in the country ought to be managed definitively because bandits and kidnappers are terrorizing the country. However, sheikh Ahmad gumi, an islamic teacher and scholar in a statement said that pronouncing that bandit are terrorist will include some significant price and the moment bandits are named psychological oppressors, the direct unfamiliar Jihadist developments will set in power and many teaming young people might find this alluring and acceptable, and the direct unfamiliar Jihadist developments will set in power.