We had productive interaction, says Sheikh Gumi after honouring invitation by security agents

Sheikh Abubskar Gumi, the Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, has honoured his invitation by security operatives, saying he had “productive interaction” with them.

Gumi had been invited by the security agencies over his comments on the activities of bandits in the country.

Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and Orientation, had on Monday stated that Gumi had been invited by the federal government with regard to some of his remarks, adding that the cleric was not above the law.

However, Gumi had in a social media post on Tuesday, described his meeting with security agents as a “productive interaction on how to curb banditry”.

“Only one person is above the law: the innocent,” the cleric said.

“Last night I got many frantic calls from well-wishers and journalists about a news item that I was interviewed by security. There is absolutely no cause for alarm.

“Yes, we had a productive interaction on how to curb banditry as we are all trying — each in his own sphere — to tackle the monster bedevilling the nation. There was no animosity but courtesy and full of respect.

“We all need as a nation to unite and work in synergy to achieve an everlasting peace.”