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Controversial Islamic scholar Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has stated that foreign involvement in terror attacks cannot be dismissed.
Gumi noted that Nigeria is on the radar of certain Western nations for covert operations intended to justify external intervention.
He made this statement in a post on X, responding to a Kaduna-based activist, Mahdi, who accused former American envoy Russell Hanks of orchestrating the bombing of a bookshop at Durbar Hotel in Kaduna in 1995, during the regime of former Head of State Sani Abacha.
Gumi wrote: “Terror Attacks on Worshippers. Do not disregard foreign involvement. We can clearly remember the American ex-envoy, Russell Hanks, who was accused by Kaduna-based activist Mahdi Shehu of masterminding the bombing of a bookshop at Durbar Hotel, Kaduna, in 1995 during the Abacha regime.
“He has refrained from commenting on this matter to this day. This is just another possibility. Nigeria’s status as a country of concern to them places it on their radar for covert operations to substantiate the need for intervention.
“The objective is to undermine our sovereignty and resources. Currently, their focus has shifted to Venezuela. This is how they can utilize their embassies to avoid scrutiny.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What did Sheikh Ahmad Gumi say about foreign involvement in terror attacks?
Sheikh Ahmad Gumi indicated that foreign involvement in terror attacks should not be dismissed, suggesting that Nigeria is a target for covert operations by certain Western countries.
What historical event did Gumi reference in his statement?
Gumi referenced the bombing of a bookshop at Durbar Hotel in Kaduna in 1995, which was allegedly masterminded by former American envoy Russell Hanks during the regime of Sani Abacha.
What is the significance of Nigeria's status according to Gumi?
Gumi suggested that Nigeria's status as a country of concern to certain Western nations makes it susceptible to clandestine operations aimed at justifying external intervention regarding its sovereignty and resources.
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