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adenigga:
Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has invoked curses on those behind the abduction of a student of the University of Jos.

He described Nigeria’s worsening kidnapping crisis as a failure of both leadership and strategy.

Gumi’s reaction followed the circulation of a viral video showing the student, identified as John Arum, in captivity, with his abductors demanding a N30 million ransom.

In a strongly worded statement, the cleric condemned the perpetrators, saying they had lost all sense of humanity, while warning that the growing wave of abductions now poses a threat to every Nigerian.

“May Allah destroy any person who helped in creating this situation or participated in any form, or neglected his or her duty in saving the situation, or is even happy about it,” he declared.

The cleric argued that Nigeria’s continued reliance on military force alone has failed to stem the tide of insecurity, insisting that a broader, more strategic response is urgently required.

He said evidence from security experts suggests that force driven operations should only form a fraction of the response, with greater emphasis placed on non kinetic measures such as dialogue, mediation and ideological reorientation.

“Violence only hardens them; in fact, it is what created them in the first place,” Gumi said, warning that excessive use of force could further entrench armed groups.

He cautioned against emotional reactions and “conspiracy driven narratives”, urging both authorities and citizens to focus on practical solutions to the crisis.

“There is no room or time for abuses, sentimental judgment, or conspiracy theories. The danger is real and anybody can be a victim tomorrow,” he added.

Gumi also criticised the “slow pace of response by government institutions”, warning that gaps in action have created room for criminal groups to expand their influence.

According to him, the failure of the state to act decisively has emboldened non-state actors, allowing them to operate as powerful networks capable of instilling fear and exerting pressure on communities.

The cleric, known for his controversial engagement with armed groups in parts of northern Nigeria, maintained that dialogue remains a viable tool in de-escalating violence.

His position has continued to draw mixed reactions.

While critics accuse him of legitimising criminal elements, supporters argue that his interventions have, in some cases, helped secure the release of victims where conventional security efforts have struggled.

The abducted student was reportedly taken while travelling to Kaduna, with the widely circulated footage of his captivity sparking outrage over the conditions in which he was held.

Reacting to the incident, the National Association of Nigerian Students issued a 48 hour ultimatum to the Federal Government and the Plateau State Government to secure his release.

The association warned that failure to act within the timeframe would trigger nationwide protests, raising pressure on authorities to respond swiftly.

Source: https://dailytrust.com/gumi-curses-abductors-of-unijos-graduate

This pattern looks familiar, Takiyyah at work..Gumi close mouth

chopnaira:
https://www.thecable.ng/obi-why-ill-work-with-malami-el-rufai-despite-corruption-allegations/

lekwanu..Jesus of our time..

dynicks:
Lol...They have started.....

These guys shouldn't test the patience of sane Nigerians .......

"sane Nigerians"supporting illegality should come out in protest and receive friendly fire for breach of public peace

kingbee90:
Wait oh!
Then what about other elected senators, governors and Reps members who have been defecting from their actual political parties to the APC without the issues of losing their seats?

"Whatever" the APC is afraid of, will surely "bite" them in 2027.

Amen!

compression is your major problem..deal with it

obonujoker:
Not possible.

The bulk stops at the table of the president.

If the people are complaining, then a reasonable president will appoint and deploy teams to ensure the money is being used and not stolen, but since the head is like the body, the head carries the blame

your mumu no too much?kai

Iwin2:
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Some of you just type whatever you like and you are only giving publicity to your ignorance Oduduwa, the Yoruba deity, had just *one biological son* named Okanbi (also called Omonide). Okanbi fathered *seven children*, considered Oduduwa's grandchildren, who founded various kingdoms:
- *Olowu of Owu*
- *Onisbe of Sabe*
- *Onipopo of Popo*
- *Oba of Benin*
- *Orangun of Ila*
- *Alaketu of Ketu*
- *Alafin of Oyo
Where is Oni there

there's no doubt your head was upside down 👇 while you wrote this rubbish, soonest you will start seeing spirit and eventually in the long run..run sotay u go run marrrd

maik:
This bridge is not along the Lagos-Ibadan express way. Online journalist with wrong narration.

the bridge is at lotto bustop before mowe

israelmao:
The tax master has started taking tax while public infrastructures are still in the state of disrepair.

of the greatest mumu..stop being stvp!d and reckless with words just like the idihot driver carrying a very high equipments without considerating the height of the bridge

sunnymighty:
In need of a young energetic, decent and experienced driver to manage my car on rental basis. The individual must have a very good maintenance culture.

Driver must reside withing these areas- Abule-egba, Agege, Fagba, Iju-Ishaga, Obawole, Fagba and environs. Thank you.

I'm interested and I stay in mowe

I'm interested but I stay in mowe

Nextjs:
That's what actually happened or why were they missed targets?
They simply gave them the wrong coordinates or tip the terrorist to vacate the camp.

Next attack should be done with mQ9 reap drone which will map the exact location ane strike with precision without intelligence from Abuja

saboteurs, you think the Americans are as daft as you? M0r0n

Nextjs:
We have heard how so many people from the northern part said no one was killed.

This means that someone within the planning stage in federation government intelligence circle tip the terrorist exact location they will hit.

Or rather

The Nigerian government deliberately gave the United States the wrong/ false intelligence as they said they are the ones ok charge of intel or they tip the terrorist to vacate the camp immediately before the bomb exploded.

https://www.nairaland.com/8588296/fg-gives-full-details-us

The US must stop all collaboration with the federal government and use their drone to scan the forest.. Then rain tones of bombs in their hideout

ENEMY FROM WITHIN...shame on you

If Tinubu is collaborating with America to destroy the terrorist in order to save the country, who are the collaborators/enablers/financiers of these same terrorist groups..Ahmed should tell us

The fact that,no APC governor of south south is associating with fubara says a lot about his personality.fubara is too rigid,timid, petty and intolerable for Nigeria's kind of politics, he may not go far.some political novice called his move a uppercut to wike's grips on River state,let's wait and see

Right from the word Go, it was never about Reno challenging Tinubu on his involvement in the drug case,that was just a camouflage on the real reason, why does these people make everything about themselves... Na only una Waka come? I pour you people pregnant woman spit mix with okro... Twe

tishbite41:
😂😂😂😂
Traore don ginger Tinubu small

in your small mind.

Self made man, after 8years almost burned out,yet you still dey transfer market from APC➡️SDP➡️ADC. Is that a symptom of who is truly burned out.. civil servant working in BPE during obj regime claiming to be self made.. I tire for diz people oo

It's not even the turn of fusengbuwa ruling house,but then again,obaship in Yoruba land in recent times,has not only been politicized,but dollarized too

This one dey look for relevance,he wants to be in the news.. bodybag advocate

SisterAnn:
Tinubu can never disappoint us. He already proved what we've always known about him but told you praise singers but you refused to listen.

During campaigns, 90% of Nigerians who knew him by name alone saw first hand that he had nothing to offer. He was almost brain dead. Couldn't articulate his thoughts, refused to attend any debate, depended on fayemi and hell Rufai to answer questions for him at the international stage.

His only pathway to victory was the size of his bullion vans. And he dished the contents out with reckless abandon. He failed woefully in regions he couldn't buy off.

So what's the surprise there?

If he decides to further disgrace a disgraced country by appointing a disgraced and discredited propagandist, so be it.
The stigma is on Nigeria but most especially him and his family.

Anyway Reno goes, international journalists would heckle him to no end about his president being a drug baron and addict according to him. They will present his digital footprints to him, and there are lots of it.

He will explain taya.

You yourself see what they the journalist do to Trump..hard questions will be asked. No TVC to pamper him there or channels TV.

The drug stigma tinubu so desperately wants to move on from would resurface on international tabloids day in day out.

Whose gain or loss?

Lmaooo😆

Truly, you can't shame the shameless.

diz one dey talk outta of point.why Reno nomination dey give una sleepless night...Maka why

Irony1:
Oga stop trying to be smart. Try and stick to one argument. You talked about Boro, why bring Awolowo into this and dodge the fact that i busted your lies about Ojukwu and Boro.

This has nothing to do with being smart,what we are presently having is a political discuss both pre/post independence, my last response was to a lie that precedes you and I, you just helped found the lost brick. . And to add, it was your lies that has been busted

Irony1:
Again i ask you does a militaru governor commamd troops? Who gives the order in a military junta to quell insurrections? Is it not the supreme commander so how did Ojukwu provide support when he doesn't command soldiers?

Wow, i thought your people were of the opinion that, ojukwu pardoned and released Awolowo from calabar prisons. Until now, i didn't know that was beyond his jurisdiction as Eastern Governor..another mystery busted. So why the lies all these years

Matrixsystems:
who got Elrufai nominated ?

Tinubu go shock u,keep your fingers crossed

SisterAnn:
You didn't read the original post, else you won't be asking this question.

Who nominated hell Rufai?

Who rejected him?

Believe me,Tinubu is making a bold statement with this nomination, I assure you, this appointment/nomination no be mistake.. Tinubu go disappoint all of una

Rotimi...Small yansh dey shake

Bobloco:
So you’re saying you don’t have a problem with Reno Omokri calling the Nigerian President a drug baron and even daring him to go to court if he isn’t?

Wonderful

The question should be, who got him nominated lol? The president himself and I'm sure he 💯 boldly did it, so why are you crying more than the bereaved? With this your analogy,I'm sure you will agree with me that,those of you who took the allegation and ran with it, is as guilty as Reno

yarimo:
Bitter ones were waiting to mock Reno and FFK if they couldn't make the list, now they are in serious pain issuing silly statements as if their opinion matters in national issues. The person you said Reno abuse didn't complain and how is that your business if he chose to nominate him?

don't mind them, some of us know this allegation is just a smoke screen, Reno's real offence was the constant exposure of the numerous lies told by certain tribe In the country, which they termed "hate speech" Looking at the people leading the charge for his disqualification alone, says a lot. I wonder why they are crying more than the bereaved..it's pure eye service laced with ulterior motives

Irony1:
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Hold on Ojukwu never asked for Boro's head, he was not even the supreme commander of the army. You guys should slow down when lying.

Leading approximately 150 volunteer fighters, Boro launched a guerrilla campaign against the federal government. For 12 days, the NDVF resisted federal forces before being subdued by the Nigerian Army under Major-General Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi, with support from Eastern Region Governor Chukwuemeka Ojukwu. Interestingly, Ojukwu would later lead his own secessionist movement by declaring the Republic of Biafra in May 1967