Renowned Islamic cleric, Ahmad Abubakar Mahmoud Gumi, has denied allegations that he supports or justifies banditry, insisting that his advocacy for dialogue and rehabilitation has been deliberately distorted by what he described as “ethnic-interest groups” and sensational online content creators.

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has strongly dissociated himself from online reports linking him to banditry, calling them fake and manipulated. He reaffirms loyalty to

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has dissociated himself from alleged statements and materials circulating online linking him with...