Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has confirmed that he was invited by the security agencies in respect of the lingering insecurity in the country.
In a statement today, March 26 March, titled “ONLY ONE PERSON IS ABOVE THE LAW: THE INNOCENT!” Dr Gumi said: “Last night I got many frantic calls from well-wishers and journalists about a news item that I was interviewed by security. There is absolutely no cause for alarm.
“Yes, we had a productive interaction on how to curb banditry as we are all trying -each in his own sphere- to tackle the monster bedeviling the nation. There was no animosity but courtesy and full of respect.
“We all need as a nation to unite and work in synergy to achieve an everlasting peace. I thank you for your concern.
“May Allah continue to protect us all from all evil. Amin.”
The nation’s minister of information, Mohammed Idris had, yesterday, March 25, said that Sheikh Gumi had been invited by security agencies for questioning over his controversial comments which, according to some, had been seen as supportive of bandits.
Confirmation by Gumi, of his interrogation by security agencies is coming in the wake of reports that he has been banned for life from entering Saudi Arabia.
