Adebayo Adenrele
A renowned Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi has cleared air over his alleged ties with bandits.
In a post on his Facebook page on Tuesday, Gumi said he had a productive interaction with security agencies who invited him for interrogation.
NEWSTODAYNG recalled that the cleric was photographed with various bandit groups on numerous occasions, while some Nigerians have called on security agencies to arrest him.
Gumi stated that his meeting with the security agents centred on how to curb terrorism in the North West region of Nigeria.
He wrote: “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.”