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NewsTrump’s airstrikes: Halt military cooperation with US immediately – Sheikh Gumi tells Tinubu govt


Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has called on the Federal Government to immediately halt all military cooperation with the United States following reported US airstrikes.


Gumi warned that American involvement could worsen Nigeria’s security challenges and undermine national sovereignty.

Gumi made the call in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Friday.

He said while Islam permits the fight against terrorism, such actions should only be carried out by what he described as “clean hands,” arguing that the United States lacks the moral authority to lead such efforts because of its global military record.

According to the cleric, Nigeria made a mistake by allowing foreign powers to play a role in its counterterrorism operations, insisting that “terrorists do not truly fight terrorists” and that such interventions often result in civilian casualties and hidden political motives.


Gumi warned that allowing Nigeria to become a theatre of war would attract anti-US forces into the country, further destabilising it.

He also cautioned that US involvement, particularly under claims of protecting Christians, could polarise the country along religious lines.

The cleric further argued that airstrikes alone cannot defeat terrorism, stressing that effective counterterrorism requires strong ground operations, which he said Nigeria has enough personnel to carry out if properly organised.


“This is the mistake Nigeria has made. Terrorists don’t fight terrorists in truth; they may only kill innocent people and have ulterior motives behind the drama of fighting ‘terror’.

“As a principle, no nation should allow its land to be a theater of war. And no nation should allow its neighbors to be their enemies.

“If Nigeria wants military assistance, China, Turkey, and Pakistan can do the job effectively,” part of his statement read.

https://dailypost.ng/2025/12/26/trumps-airstrikes-halt-military-cooperation-with-us-immediately-sheikh-gumi-tells-tinubu-govt/

The end of terrorists, their preachers and supporters is coming closer. Gumi you thing the Tinubu government at this time has a say in what US military is doing in Nigeria? I would advice you and your co terrorists patrons should start runing away from Nigeria unless you want to depart early to meet your 72 virgins.

Can the Israeli Mossad get involved please. This terrorist is still roaming free while Nnamdi Kanu is being held incarcerated by the useless govt?

Racoon:
Can the Israeli Mossad get involved please. This terrorist is still roaming free while Nnamdi Kanu is being held incarcerated by the useless govt?

Netanyahu for the first time condemned the killing of christians in Nigeria in the morning of Christmas, then in the evening, the USA army sent many terrorists in the north west to hell. I'm very sure he is combat ready to be a part of the mission.

No Mr terrorist

The intervention will not be halted. It will continue till the last Islamic terrorist gets his own virgin.

Hand go soon touch you don't worry

WorkTheTalk:
The end of terrorists, their preachers and supporters is coming closer. Gumi you thing the Tinubu government at this time has a say in what US military is doing in Nigeria? I would advice you and your co terrorists patrons should start runing away from Nigeria unless you want to depart early to meet your 72 virgins.

Run away keh?instead of advising him to get alot of man power drug he will use when he finally receive his 72 Virgin.

Gumi is spot on. The US has a history of ulterior motives when it comes to military interventions. We should be very cautious about allowing them to dictate the narrative in our fight against terrorism.

I respect Sheikh Gumi's views but I disagree with him on this. The US has been a key partner in our military and security operations for years. It's important we continue to work with them and other allies to tackle the security challenges facing us and the subregion.