Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has claimed he often accompanies military personnel to negotiate with terrorists.
He alleged that the federal government is aware of the identities and locations of terrorists in Nigeria.
Gumi spoke in a recent interview where he was asked about his role in dialoguing with terrorists, and if the federal government lacked the technology or power to find them.
He said, “The government knows every terrorist by name and location. I don’t go alone to negotiate. I go with the police, military, and other security agencies.
“I would go to the Emirs. In fact, when we went to one forest, I even went with women into the bush.”
The cleric also said he would support the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), as well as Boko Haram terrorists and bandits operating in the country, if they are ready to lay down their arms.
He said the groups must be ready to come to a roundtable and negotiate with the Nigerian government to earn his support.
Gumi said, ” Dialogue can bring peace and we are men of peace. Even IPOB, which wants secession, are ready to put down their arms, come to a round table to discuss, I’m ready and would support them. All we don’t want is violence. “
