Sheikh Ahmad Gumi was arrested after honoring an invitation by the State Security Service but has also been released.
The invitation came after a controversy between Gumi and the Nigerian Army.
On Wednesday, Gumi had claimed that security agents played a role in the insecurity troubling Nigeria by collaborating with the bandits who engage in killing and kidnapping for ransom.
In response to Gumi’s claims, the Nigerian Army, in a statement, said, “It is essential to remind ourselves that this same military, being accused of connivance, are the ones who recently put their lives on the line to rescue abductees of the Government Secondary School, Birnin Yauri from kidnappers.
“While the NA will not attempt to excuse the possibility of black sheep amongst its fold, it must be stated unambiguously that it will not condone any form of sabotage or aiding and assisting the enemy by any personnel.”
Gumi is known for making controversial statements regarding bandits and killer herdsmen.
He described bandits and killer herdsmen’s atrocities as “a tribal war,” accusing the government of taking sides.
He said “What you call banditry when you cross to the other side, you find out Nigeria is fighting a tribal war.”
However, a Twitter user with the handle @HarunMisbahu announced that Gumi “is back home strong.”
SHEIKH AHMAD GUMI invited by DSS
He has honor the invitation.
Alhamdulillah he is back home strong.
May God brings an end to this insecurity problems disturbing our nation
Southern media both electronic and press media should make this news as their headlines pic.twitter.com/7FDUeeANmG— Arewa icon (@HarunMisbahu) June 25, 2021