Insurgency: Nigerians should be represented fairly in military – Sheikh Gumi
A Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Mahmud Gumi, today said it is fair representation of entire Nigerians in the armed forces that would address the alleged atrocities linked to the men and officers of various security agencies. In an interview with Daily Trust, Sheikh Gumi identified imbalance in the armed forces as one of the […]
A Kaduna-based Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Mahmud Gumi, today said it is fair representation of entire Nigerians in the armed forces that would address the alleged atrocities linked to the men and officers of various security agencies.
In an interview with Daily Trust, Sheikh Gumi identified imbalance in the armed forces as one of the factors aiding the alleged extra-judicial killings and massacres of innocent people in different parts of the country.
“If I am a Christian or Southerner, I should feel well represented in the Army, and if I am a Muslim or Northerner, I should feel well represented as well. I usually ask myself that who is representing me in the Army and other security agencies? I can’t find an answer.
“Is there anybody that is in the Army headquarters that would ensure that I am not cheated as a Muslim and Northerner? I can’t find an answer. This is why many officers and soldiers are coming to me telling me the types of atrocities and massacres that are being committed against our people in Birnin Gwari, Kaduna state and the North East. So, what is happening in the armed forces?
He added; “some officers and soldiers are telling me that Christians are found among those killed or captured as Boko Haram, and who is investigating that? This calls for serious investigation by an independent body.
“Where is the committee on armed force of the Senate and House of Representatives? What are they doing? It is surprising after those allegations by Amnesty International on extra-judicial killings and nobody constitutes independent investigation. What is happening? This is a question that we have to address seriously.”