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.
