Sheikh Gumi: School Abductions Used as a Pretext for Genocide Accusations
Published on November 22, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Kaduna Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi asserts that the recent increase in kidnappings of schoolchildren is intentionally orchestrated to support what he refers to as an “unpatriotic narrative of Christian genocide.”
In a response posted on his verified Facebook page, Gumi noted that this issue is impacting children of all faiths.
He stated, “The recent surge in the abduction of schoolchildren is engineered to promote an unpatriotic narrative of ‘Christian genocide’, and unfortunately, Muslim children are also being kidnapped.”
He characterized Nigeria’s security situation as deteriorating, adding, “Insecurity in Nigeria is like a burning candle; it will extinguish, God willing.”
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What does Sheikh Ahmad Gumi say about the recent kidnappings?
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi claims that the recent rise in schoolchildren kidnappings is deliberately planned to promote an unpatriotic narrative of Christian genocide, affecting children of all faiths.
How does Gumi describe the state of security in Nigeria?
Gumi describes Nigeria's security crisis as worsening, likening it to a burning candle that will eventually extinguish, with God's will.


