Prominent Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has raised concerns over Nigeria’s security collaboration with the United States, saying that recent airstrikes targeting terrorist camps in the Northwest could turn the country into a theatre of war. “As a principle, no nation should allow its land to be a theatre of war. If Nigeria wants military assistance, China, Turkey, and Pakistan can do the job effectively,” the cleric said. He said, “The US involvement in Nigeria will attract the real anti-US forces, making our land the theatre of war. The USA’s involvement in Nigeria, citing coming to ‘protect Christians’, will ultimately polarise our nation and infringe on our sovereignty.

Source: The Guardian December 26, 2025 23:10 UTC