Sheikh Ahmad Gumi Urges US To Build Schools For Herders Instead Of Dropping Bombs
Controversial Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has urged the United States government to invest in schools and basic amenities for herders instead of deploying what he described as a “$2 million bomb.” Gumi argued that many herders lack education and enlightenment, saying they “need deliverance from ignorance.” His remarks came after a video circulated showing a Fulani man who had discovered the barrel of a missile allegedly fired by the US military in an open field. According to Gumi, the man appeared unaware of the dangers posed by unexploded ordnance. Posting on Facebook, he wrote: “Most herdsmen need deliverance from ignorance and themselves, not bombardment. He doesn’t even understand the basic creed of Islam and the serious danger of unexploded bombs. That’s why I built a school for them. Instead of dropping a $2m bomb that can build schools and amenities for them.” The comments followed reports that the US military, acting on orders from President Donald Trump, carried out airstrikes in Sokoto State on Christmas Day. The strikes targeted ISIS and Lakurawa terrorist groups but reportedly missed their intended targets. The Nigerian government confirmed the operation, stating it was a coordinated mission approved by President Bola Tinubu.
