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Kaduna-based cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi says he survived a 2012 Boko Haram assassination attempt, where attackers were killed by their own bombs.
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He debunks viral claims suggesting he was targeted by recent US airstrikes in Sokoto.
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Gumi affirms his safety and urges media outlets spreading false reports to retract and apologize.
Kaduna Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has clarified that he is not under any threat following recent viral reports linking him to US airstrikes in Sokoto State. Speaking exclusively with Leadership, Gumi said the video circulating online misrepresents his words.
He explained that the clip refers to a 2012 Boko Haram plot against his life. “Two individuals tasked to eliminate me were killed instantly when their explosives detonated near my residence,” he said.
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Gumi emphasized that there is no ongoing threat to his life and that he is living safely with his family.
The cleric criticized news agencies for misreporting the incident, stating, “I advise all media outlets that reported the fake news to publicly retract it and tender their apologies. The claim that I am currently marked for elimination is completely false.”
Gumi reiterated his peaceful stance and assured the public of his continued safety, dismissing all speculation regarding present dangers to his life.
