Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, an Islamic cleric in Kaduna, has disputed claims that he was the target of US airstrikes against militants in Sokoto State. Gumi pointed out that the Boko Haram sect, which sought to kill him in 2012, was the subject of a widely shared old film in which he had voiced concerns about a threat to his life. He affirmed that there was no longer a threat to his life as he was being thrown around. Sheikh Gumi stated that his life was not currently under danger in an exclusive phone interview with LEADERSHIP on Sunday night.
The controversial Islamic cleric claimed that Almighty Allah prevented him from being assassinated by people who were hiding under the guise of Boko Haram.
Gumi said, “There is fake news going viral now that wrongly claims that I said I was targeted by the US attack on Nigerian soil, or something to that effect. “I never said so, and I also never thought of such a possibility. I am comfortably staying in my home with my family without fear, intimidation, or apprehension.”
He added, “I believe the source of misinterpretation was a lecture I gave in the mosque on how, in August 2012, I was told that Boko Haram had targeted me for elimination. The two people who came to execute the plan were killed instantly when the bomb detonated in their hands near my house.
“I advise all news agencies that reported the fake news to publicly retract it and tender their apologies. “I didn’t offend anyone, and how can I say I am listed among individuals marked for elimination? The report flying is false.
I am a peaceful person, and I am living peacefully, and my life is not in danger presently, there is no threat to my life. “What I said was not now, what I am seeing online is not what I said. I didn’t say anyone wanted to eliminate me presently. I am not afraid of anyone.”