Sheikh Gumi Asks Govt To Give Bandits ‘Blanket Amnesty’

Sheikh Gumi who is a popular Islamic scholar used his influence to call on the Federal Government citing that for the issue of insecurity to be tackled, bandits willing to make peace must be given ‘blanket amnesty.'

The Islamic scholar disclosed this information on Friday while addressing journalists in Minna, Niger State capital.

This was after the cleric visited the camp of some bandits operating in Niger State.

He explained that some of the complaints of the bandits are that they were being killed and maimed unjustly.

READ MORE: EURO TO NAIRA EXCHANGE RATE.

Speaking concerning his discussion during his secret visit to the bandits, Sheik Gumi said there is a positive response from the bandits who are holding the Kagara school students and their staff captive.

He, however, did not state if the students have been released.

Gumi’s comments come a few days after gunmen gained access to Government Science College, Kagara, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State around 2:00 and abducted scores of students, teachers and many others.

POUNDS TO NAIRA? VISIT ABOKIFX RATE TODAY.

The school principal who escaped from the attack confirmed to Channels Television that the operation started from the staff quarters where they abducted members of staff including a couple before they gained access to the students’ hostels.