The Department of State Services has invited controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, for questioning.
According to a report by VOA Hausa on Friday, June 25, Gumi was invited by the DSS in the wake of an interview granted on ARISE Television on Wednesday.
Gumi had alleged that security agents played a role in the insecurity plaguing Nigeria by collaborating with the bandits who engage in killing and kidnapping for ransom.
The Nigerian Army had replied to Gumi, same day saying his statement is both sad and unfortunate.
The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig-Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, had said that “the sweeping allegation peddled by the scholar is not only sad and unfortunate but a calculated attempt to denigrate the Nigerian military and undermine the sacrifices of our patriotic troops, who are working tirelessly to restore peace and stability across the country.
“While the army 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, as provisions for dealing decisively with such acts are crystallised in Section 45 (1) of the Armed Forces Act CAP A 20 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.
Gumi is known for making controversial statements; regarding bandits and killer herdsmen.
Meanwhile, the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has revealed that physical registration in the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) will commence on July 19.
This was contained in a statement issued by the INEC Chairman, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu at a news conference; during the launch of the online portal for the CVR exercise in Abuja on Thursday, June 24.
Yakubu said that while the online registration would commence on June 28 nationwide; physical registration at its local government and states offices would commence on July 19.
The chairman said that the decision was made in consultation with stakeholders; in view of security concerns in the country.
He recalled that the INEC recently had attacks on its offices across the country; where they were burnt or vandalized.
Yakubu said that clearly, the aim of the attackers was to undermine the commission’s capacity to organize elections; as well as other electoral activities, including the CVR.
