Popular Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi has advised the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government on what to do about detained former NSA, Col. Sambo Dasuki and leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky.
He disclosed that there was no point detaining both men any longer since several courts had ordered their release.
The Islamic also called on the Federal Government to avoid unnecessary confrontation with members of IMN, popularly called Shiites, but instead negotiate with the group.
Sheikh Gumi said these while closing this year’s Tafsir Lecture at Sultan Bello Mosque Saturday in Bauchi State.
He said, “Here in Nigeria, I will like the government to look into the case of Colonel Sambo Dasuki and release him with immediate effect so also the Leader of shiites, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky.
“They are not holding him ( Zakzaky) because he is Shi’ite. They should release and negotiate with him. Government should understand that it’s not right to disobey court orders.
“The government must lead by example by releasing them especially Colonel Sambo Dasuki.”
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