Sheikh Ahmad Gumi Denies Bandit Links After Saudi Arabia Blocks His Entry
Controversial cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has publicly rejected claims of any association with bandit groups after Saudi authorities turned him back at the airport despite a valid visa. He says Riyadh later investigated and cleared him, but no official statement has been released. In a video address from Kaduna, he insisted his talks with bandits aim to build peace, not support criminal activities. Gumi recalled a previous deportation from Medina during Hajj in 2025, which he attributed to his political views rather than any wrongdoing. He remains a vocal advocate for dialogue and community investment as solutions to insecurity in northern Nigeria.
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