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Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by EbukaHades10(op): 1:12pm On Mar 09, 2021
Previous report: https://www.nairaland.com/6450333/army-warns-gumi-others-against

Popular Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, has clarified that the religious bias in the Nigerian Army was between 2010 and 2015.

He explained that his earlier comments were misunderstood, blaming media reports for the misunderstanding.


The retired general noted that he had a good understanding of the Nigerian Army, adding that many things have not changed since he left the force.

In a clip, the islamic scholar was seen telling the bandits that soldiers are divided into Muslims and non-Muslims.

But the Nigerian Army cautioned Gumi against making divisive and disparaging utterances against the military institutions.


The army spokesman, Brig. Gen. Mohammed Yerima, while reacting to the video, said the army did not deploy its troops along ethnic or religious lines as stated by the cleric during his interaction with bandits.

Yerima in his statement on Monday titled, ‘Nigerian Army does not deploy its troops along ethnic or religious lines,’ admonished the cleric and other “opinion merchants” to exercise restraint and not drag the image and reputation of “one of the most reliable national institutions to disrepute.”

“I saw the Army’s response. What I will say is that there is a misunderstanding in the issues. When I speak about the religious issue in the Army, I am not referring to today’s Army.

“The issue is from 2010-2015 when some people were in-charge and a lot of bad things happened.

“It is during that time that there were bombings everywhere. It happened in Jaji and we lost a popular Muslim general. Even, I was saved by God because they planted a bomb for me,” Gumi told BBC while reacting to the Army’s response.
https://punchng.com/religious-bias-sheikh-gumi-replies-army-says-i-was-misunderstood/

Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by Elgorny(m): 1:16pm On Mar 09, 2021
This iddiot again. Brainless set of people. Both army and gummi. Are all mad
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by limeta(f): 1:18pm On Mar 09, 2021
When I speak about the religious issue in the Army , I am not referring to today ’s Army .







taqiyya sheihk
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by Freestainworld(m): 1:19pm On Mar 09, 2021
Anu Mpama have spoken
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by haywire07(m): 1:23pm On Mar 09, 2021
It was reported that this same Sheikh Gumi once incited —a later foiled— religious violence back in 2004.
And it took the intervention of Femi Adesina and others to douse the tension that was brewing.

How a fanatic as such now turned a mediator for this country and could go in to see bandits whenever he wants is something to pay attention to.

It should however not come as a surprise to the Nigerian army that such an inciting allegation was made by the so-called Sheikh.

Apparently, this is the same message he had passed not only to Boko Haram but Muslim Nigerian Soldiers who would in turn become traitors to their country and informant to the terrorist sect, thereby subjecting them to various ambushes
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by Maxymilliano(m): 1:29pm On Mar 09, 2021
I saw the Army ’s response. What I will say is that there is a misunderstanding in the issues . When I speak about the religious issue in the Army , I am not referring to today’s Army.
Gumi is still saying the same thing, so who misunderstood you Sheik ?
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by urbobo20(m): 1:31pm On Mar 09, 2021
and this man was a general , many christain sodiers must have dead behind close door . i weep for nigeria
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by Nobody: 1:33pm On Mar 09, 2021
Where are our dumbos friends who still believe in this country


Have you seen how waliki is relaxing in Yoruba police station while those who apprehended him would soon be jailed why he is freed.

If they told you people killing fulani terrorists is the best it would be as if we are talking to residents of Jupiter.


Hope you dumbos can also see how this Islamic Terrorist has the luxury of acting on behalf of Terrorists
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by yudee233: 1:35pm On Mar 09, 2021
Now the religious issue have permeated into both Civilian and the Army
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by DaddyRochie1642: 1:39pm On Mar 09, 2021
Both Gumi and the Army can go to Hell
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by Ojiofor: 1:39pm On Mar 09, 2021
He is speaking of Army between 2010-2015 when a christian was the commander in chief.Shiek Gumi is an unrepentant terrorist.
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by Ever8090: 1:44pm On Mar 09, 2021
It is a normal thing in Nigeria,.. say something today and deny it tomorrow on the excuse that you were misunderstood and blame the press for it...
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by CodeTemplar: 1:45pm On Mar 09, 2021
Useless people.
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by Pauladex(m): 1:48pm On Mar 09, 2021
This country is not balance
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by blazepascal(m): 1:49pm On Mar 09, 2021
: talk is cheap
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by DennisEche(m): 1:50pm On Mar 09, 2021
SHUT UP YOU THIS TERRORIST, SENSIBLE NIGERIANS AND NOT ZOMBIES SHOULD ANSWER ME , IF IT WERE A SOUTHERNER LETS SAY, IGBO,YORUBA,BININ,IJAW THAT MADE THE SENSELESS STATEMENT WILL THE FG LET THE PERSON FREE?
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by WesternOrbit:
Oh Really? The Same way your followers misunderstand your utterances and then go on a Rampage maiming innocent Lives!
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by nairalandankrah: 1:50pm On Mar 09, 2021
No..we understand you clearly
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by oluwaseyi0: 1:51pm On Mar 09, 2021
so what the spokesman for terrorists and Northern bandits is saying is that immediately after December 31st, 2015

Army and Nigerian institutions stopped thier religious hypocrisy
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by saaron(m): 1:51pm On Mar 09, 2021
Even Satan, the father of Taqiya always claimed he was misunderstood and falsely accused from the beggining in his trickery to buy the souls of men.
Terrorists sympathizers will be no different.

For out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speak.
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by WesternOrbit: 1:52pm On Mar 09, 2021
Oh Really? An influential figure and Leader must always be careful of their utterances..
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by Ogbodavies(m): 1:52pm On Mar 09, 2021
we understand ooo
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by SouthSouth1914: 1:52pm On Mar 09, 2021
Take it or leave it. Buhari tenure is for romancing with terrorists and killer Fulani heardsmen. We all are present, and we witnessed the nepotistic appointments, sky rocket corruption and fulanization
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by INTEGRITYA1(m): 1:54pm On Mar 09, 2021
There was a Country.
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by phlame(m): 1:54pm On Mar 09, 2021
undecided
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by Bellotelli: 1:54pm On Mar 09, 2021
People with their opinions sha.. I rest my case
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by Xscape047: 1:55pm On Mar 09, 2021
Nawao0
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by Emu4life(m): 1:55pm On Mar 09, 2021
Sheikh should learn when to keep queit. Its more honourable.
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by Mokason288(m):
Gumi dey reply Nigerian Army shocked

It shall never be well with Buhari



I HOPE I MADE SENSE
Re: Sheikh Gumi Replies Army, Says ‘I Was Misunderstood’ by WowSweetGuy(m): 1:56pm On Mar 09, 2021
This idiot is talking of General Ihejirika that dealt with them very well. They just hate anything igbos

Anuofia
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