Gumi claims Abuja sources marked him for elimination

​Story Highlights

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi alleges that security insiders in Abuja warned him of a plot to eliminate him alongside Boko Haram members. Speaking on Sunday, January 4, 2026, the cleric blamed the United States for Nigeria’s insecurity and accused political elites of using violence to divide the nation.

​Gumi revealed that the anonymous caller reached out early in the morning to deliver the grim message. According to his account, the informant stated that authorities discussed his name during a high-level national security meeting.

​The midnight warning

​The caller reportedly warned the cleric that the government marked him for “elimination” alongside leaders of the Boko Haram terror group. Gumi questioned the logic of such a decision and challenged the definition of terrorism in Nigeria.

​This allegation comes shortly after the scholar sparked outrage when he labels US terrorists following strikes on insurgent camps. The cleric insisted that foreign powers, particularly the United States, bear responsibility for the existence of groups like Boko Haram.

​Gumi argued that the West brought violence to Nigeria through lies and oppressive policies. He specifically pointed to President Donald Trump, accusing his administration of deepening divisions within the country.

​Blaming the elites

​Sheikh Gumi did not spare Nigerian leaders and fellow scholars from his criticism. He accused the political class of remaining silent while foreign narratives falsely portrayed Christians as the only victims of the crisis.

​The cleric stated that no sovereign country should accept interference designed to fracture its population. He challenged the government to either unite the people or hand them over entirely to foreign control.

​Observers note that Gumi often courts controversy, recently making headlines when he calls kidnapping a lesser evil compared to military action. He maintains that dialogue remains the only viable path to peace.

​Gumi concluded by warning that fear and elite indifference are dragging the nation down. The scholar lamented that citizens now face hardship and broken rights instead of genuine solutions to the ongoing conflict.

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Obasanjo urges international help if government fails to stop bandits

Key Points

• Obasanjo says government must stop bandit attacks now. He adds Nigerians can ask foreign allies for help.

• He notes drones and modern tools aid security work. He calls for better agency coordination and border controls.

• Obasanjo says apologies embolden criminals and waste time. He urges Tinubu’s government to act quickly and firmly.

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo warns the government is failing to stop bandits. He says Nigerians may rightly seek help from the international community. He urged stronger security, technology use and tighter border checks.

Obasanjo told reporters the state must stop negotiating with armed groups. Recent coverage details how kidnappings surge across Nigeria and spark public anger.

Why Obasanjo warns now

He recalled that his government could locate terrorists and criminals. He said modern drones and surveillance can now help find them fast.

Obasanjo criticised the current approach of apologies and talks with gangs. “You cannot keep negotiating with those determined to destroy the country,” he said.

He urged better coordination among security agencies and clearer command lines. He also asked for tighter border checks to curb foreign fighters entering the country.

Obasanjo suggested the use of modern tools and fast response teams. He said quick strikes and smart surveillance can reduce attacks and abductions.

Civil leaders and families demand action and clearer safety plans now. The public wants proof the state can protect schools and towns.

Analysts say faster sharing of intelligence can help security forces respond faster. They also note a need for better training and clearer patrol plans.

The former president warned continued inaction may force citizens to seek outside help. Other recent reports show regional concerns about instability and foreign responses. See the report on Goodluck Jonathan trapped in Guinea-Bissau for regional security context.

Obasanjo closed by saying the government must act now to restore confidence. He urged leaders to show they can defend people and stop the violence.

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