Islamic scholar, Sheikh Abubakar Mahmud Gumi, has warned that Nigeria must be careful about the kind of foreign support it accepts in its fight against insecurity.
He said the country needs help to tackle growing security threats.
However, such assistance must not come from countries or groups with questionable records.
Gumi made this position known in a public statement shared on his verified Facebook page on Sunday.
Reacting to ongoing conversations around foreign involvement in Nigeria’s security efforts, the cleric said the real concern is not about seeking help.
According to him, the issue is who the help is coming from.
He explained that no nation survives in isolation. He noted that even powerful countries rely on international cooperation to protect their people and territory.
“The argument is simple: do we need help? Yes, every nation needs help for its security,” he stated.
Despite this, Gumi cautioned against embracing support from what he described as criminal nations.
He listed racism, religious intolerance, disregard for international law, and involvement in genocide as red flags Nigeria must not ignore.
He argued that accepting help from such actors could worsen the country’s problems. He said it may deepen injustice, fuel resentment, and undermine Nigeria’s moral standing.
Gumi stressed that security partnerships must be built on ethics and respect for human rights. He added that Nigeria should align only with nations that value justice, fairness, and lawful conduct.
He warned that desperation should not push the country into dangerous alliances. In his view, long-term peace cannot be achieved through partnerships that contradict basic human values.
The cleric called for thoughtful decision-making by leaders handling national security matters. He urged them to consider both the immediate and future consequences of foreign involvement.
For this Gumi to be reacting this way it means he has connection with the x-men and the kidnappers or else what should be his business from being stopping or go against the foreign country from supporting the country not to fight against insecurity, you called foreign country as criminal Nation then who are you?
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