Well-liked Kaduna-based Islamic cleric Sheikh Gumi has said that the problems of banditry and terrorism will be resolved via negotiations.
Gumi made the assertion whereas chatting with Punch newspaper in an interview printed as we speak.
He mentioned: “These persons are Nigerians; we are able to hint them via their relations and all that simply.
“When one approaches them as a negotiator or a preacher, they open their hearts. So, they are often approached and satisfied.
“The query is: Why is the federal government not taking that course? Effectively, I can say the current authorities has realized from the legacy of the previous.
“The one factor I believe is missing right here is that the speaking is an excessive amount of. When you stand on the best facet, then we are going to get outcomes.”
Gumi additionally said that he has by no means gone for any negotiation with terrorists with out authorities officers being current.
His phrases: “One factor Nigerians ought to perceive is that I’ve by no means been to any den of those folks with out officers of the federal government. I’m going with the police as a result of one can’t go alone; you will need to go together with them.
“Solely that they are going to let you know there’s a perimeter—don’t include a few of them. Typically, I additionally go together with conventional establishments and state authorities officers.
“My plan is barely to dealer peace with them. They open their doorways for us to take a seat and talk about points.”