Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate

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Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by Kingzjayzee(op): 7:54pm On Dec 10, 2025

Controversial Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has said the Nigerian military can’t defeat bandits through warfare.

Gumi said the Nigerian government must negotiate with bandits to deescalate insecurity in the North-West.

Speaking with BBC, the Islamic scholar stressed that armies struggle against guerrilla fighters and that Nigeria is no exception.

“But even the military says that in dealing with this civil unrest and criminality, only 25% is kinetic action; the rest depends on the government, politics, and local communities. The military cannot do everything.

“Where have you ever seen the military defeat guerrilla fighters? Nowhere.”

Gumi’s comment comes as President Bola Tinubu ordered security agents to ensure that all those abducted by terrorists are released.

Tinubu had directed security forces to work with state governors in ensuring that abducted victims are released.

https://dailypost.ng/2025/12/09/nigerian-military-cant-defeat-bandits-govt-should-negotiate-gumi/

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by Kingzjayzee(op): 7:57pm On Dec 10, 2025

Some persons are more Nigerian than others. I no talk pass that one

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by HgAkpobomeEr: 7:57pm On Dec 10, 2025

Sheikh Gumi is a self-acclaimed negotiator, and he is saying what he knows best.

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by AqualinaXYZ: 7:58pm On Dec 10, 2025

Thats just the bitter truth even though it’s coming g from a foolish Abooki

Personally Tinubu can’t even defeat OSPAC in PH if we leave am to fight OSPAC or Egbesu boys

Tinubu and his family doesn’t understand that running a successful drug cartel isn’t same as government

He wasn’t even successful doing drugs in Chicago they wan catch am he run leave $420k

Welcome to Nigeria

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by LagosOrigin: 8:05pm On Dec 10, 2025

This is an insult to our military forces and the president.

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by Christlike01: 8:10pm On Dec 10, 2025

Can't the government pick up this eediot?!

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by Brendaniel: 8:16pm On Dec 10, 2025

So how did Nigeria win the civil war? then if we are to go with Sheik Gumi's statement without the help of Britain and other countries Nigeria may have lost the civil war...

So this is the level the Islamic north and tribal south west have reduced the Nigeria military because of supremacist ideology, it is easier to wake a man who is asleep than to wake a man who is pretending to sleep

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by blingxx(m): 8:17pm On Dec 10, 2025

Negotiate with bandits ? It is really finished for this country

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by hopexter(m): 8:18pm On Dec 10, 2025

HgAkpobomeEr:
Sheikh Gumi is a self-acclaimed negotiator, and he is saying what he knows best.

That doesn’t mean he knows what’s he talking about.

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by esnbrutality: 8:18pm On Dec 10, 2025

I want this guy in Omotoshos court room.

Terrorists are speaking and RONU-bandits are quiet. Change the Name to Nnamdi Kanu and see the venom from people that shout southern Unity.

BIAFRANs know your enemies.

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by Dpaulie(m): 8:18pm On Dec 10, 2025

It's ok, American military is coming; sooner than later

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by HydraFeeds(m): 8:18pm On Dec 10, 2025

this is the man that's giving bandits and terrorist morale , the government should deal with him .

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by seunoyeleyep(f): 8:18pm On Dec 10, 2025

Gumi sha want to cash out.

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by jamafa: 8:18pm On Dec 10, 2025

AqualinaXYZ:
Thats just the bitter truth even though it’s coming g from a foolish Abooki

Personally Tinubu can’t even defeat OSPAC in PH if we leave am to fight OSPAC or Egbesu boys

Tinubu and his family doesn’t understand that running a successful drug cartel isn’t same as government

He wasn’t even successful doing drugs in Chicago they wan catch am he run leave $420k

Welcome to Nigeria

Arindin!

Shey Tinubu nah Military officer??

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by Iran2025: 8:18pm On Dec 10, 2025

Reasonable Nigerians are aware till their sponsors are sentenced to death.

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by ChizzyBuna(m): 8:19pm On Dec 10, 2025

Before Trump open mouth and call your country a DISGRACE

Just know their are information that he has access to that Tinubu no know angry

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by Thundafireseun: 8:19pm On Dec 10, 2025

The more you look the less you will understand

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by Greatex90: 8:19pm On Dec 10, 2025

Gumi, the chief Terrorists' sympathiser

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by Keybliss: 8:20pm On Dec 10, 2025

Gumi is nothing but an he goat

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by BondRiv: 8:20pm On Dec 10, 2025

They can, but only if the government is willing.

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by Heffalump(m): 8:21pm On Dec 10, 2025

Gumi is a terrorist sympathizer. He has skeleton in his cupboard. I expect the DSS to scrutinize him very well.

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by Raregem9000(m): 8:21pm On Dec 10, 2025

Hahaha.
Nothing wey Musa no go see for gate

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by iwaeda: 8:21pm On Dec 10, 2025

Confirmation from lead terrorist grin

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by Kizyte(m): 8:21pm On Dec 10, 2025

Christlike01:
Can't the government pick up this eediot?!

He is not from South East that is why the government can't arrest him. Funny country! One Nigeria indeed!

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by Truidstarr: 8:22pm On Dec 10, 2025

The time wey this country should be divided has far gone. We are only wasting time breathing the same air as these who do not value human life.

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by Rikidony(m): 8:22pm On Dec 10, 2025

If the Nigerian state wanna show seriousness in this fight against bandit they should first of all arrest GUMI

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by frog12: 8:22pm On Dec 10, 2025

its not an insult. na agenda plan e dey follow

LagosOrigin:
This is an insult to our military forces and the president.

Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by DMCA: 8:22pm On Dec 10, 2025

AqualinaXYZ:
Thats just the bitter truth even though it’s coming g from a foolish Abooki

Personally Tinubu can’t even defeat OSPAC in PH if we leave am to fight OSPAC or Egbesu boys

Tinubu and his family doesn’t understand that running a successful drug cartel isn’t same as government

He wasn’t even successful doing drugs in Chicago they wan catch am he run leave $420k

Welcome to Nigeria

he was a successful accountant whether u like it or not cool

whether for a drug cartel or not cool

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Re: Nigerian Military Can’t Defeat Bandits, Government Should Negotiate – Gumi by esnbrutality: 8:22pm On Dec 10, 2025

Okpo

What is the meaning of Commander in Chief?

jamafa:
Arindin!

Shey Tinubu nah Military officer??

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