Gumi Claims Inclusion on U.S. Air Strike Target List
By Enock Damidami | Sele Media Africa
Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi has claimed that his name was allegedly mentioned in connection with U.S. military air strikes in Nigeria, saying he was warned by a “top official” that he might be targeted despite not being linked to any extremist group. The controversial statement has stirred debate across social and traditional media platforms. [1]Gumi, a prominent religious figure known for his involvement in security dialogue and negotiations with armed groups, made the assertion in a social media post where he said a high‑ranking source informed him of an alleged U.S. plan to target him under the guise of counter‑terrorism operations — a claim that has not been independently verified. [1]His comments come amid ongoing U.S.-backed airstrikes on Islamic State‑linked camps in northwest Nigeria, which were conducted in coordination with the Nigerian government to degrade terrorist capabilities and have drawn mixed reactions domestically. [2] While Gumi described the alleged warning as alarming and emblematic of “misguided foreign intervention,” security analysts caution that U.S. operations are focused on extremist groups, not individuals, and that claims of personal targeting should be treated with caution unless backed by official evidence. [2]The U.S. strikes, approved by Nigerian authorities, have primarily targeted ISIS elements in Sokoto State as part of broader counter‑terrorism cooperation, something the federal government says respects Nigeria’s sovereignty and legal frameworks. [2]—
Citations:1. Sheikh Gumi claims alleged U.S. plot against him — Facebook report (turn0search16) 2. U.S.-backed airstrikes hit ISIS‑linked camps in Nigeria — Reuters (turn0search8) 3. Gumi criticises U.S. airstrikes, warns of theatre of war — Guardian Nigeria (turn0search10)
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