A human rights lawyer, Chief Malcolm Emokiniovo Omirhobo, has petitioned the government to investigate and prosecute Sheikh Ahmad Gumi for his alleged support of terrorists in Nigeria.
Omirhobo cited Gumi’s public statements justifying and defending terrorists, describing them as “listening and reasonable human beings” who should be pacified rather than eliminated by force.
“Defending terrorists is not peace-building, it is aiding evil and undermining the Constitution of Nigeria,” Omirhobo stated. He emphasised that Gumi’s actions raise serious concerns about national security and potential complicity in promoting terrorism.
Omirhobo referenced the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, the Terrorism (Prevention & Prohibition) Act, and the Criminal Code Act, arguing that Gumi’s statements constitute a criminal offense. He called on security agencies, including the DSS, NPF, and ONSA, to investigate and prosecute Gumi if found guilty.
The lawyer emphasised that the government has a duty to protect the right to life, liberty, and security of its citizens, as enshrined in the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. “Silence in the face of bloodshed is complicity,” Omirhobo warned, urging the authorities to take immediate action.