Gumi Denies Saying He Was Marked For Elimination By US, "Source of Misinterpretation"
- An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has denied making serious allegations against the government of the United States
- The Kaduna-based cleric allegedly claimed the US government is plotting to kill him as a member of the Boko Haram terrorist group
- In a post via his Facebook page, Gumi said he never said so, and I also never thought of such a possibility of being marked by the US for elimination
Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 8 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international issues
Kaduna State - An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, claimed that the United States government is plotting to kill him with an airstrike.
Gumi said he received the information from a top official in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
Source: Facebook
The Kaduna-based cleric called on Northern leaders and clerics to speak up against these lies.
The controversial cleric stated this while addressing his congregation in a video that has gone viral and was posted by X user @General_Somto on Sunday, January 4, 2026.
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“I received a call from a top official in Abuja informing me that I am among those marked by the US for elimination through an American airstrike, as part of boko haram. Northern leaders and clerics must speak up against these lies.”
Gumi debunks claim US plan tro kill him
Gumi in a Facebook post said it was a misinterpretation of a lecture he gave in the mosque in August 2012.
"I never said so, and I also never thought of such a possibility. I am comfortably staying in my home with my family without fear, intimidation, or apprehension.
I believe the source of misinterpretation was a lecture I gave in the mosque on how, in August 2012, I was told that Boko Haram had targeted me for elimination. The two people who came to execute the plan were killed instantly when the bomb detonated in their hands near my house."
Nigerians react as Gumi claims US plan to kill him
@Anefiok
At least we have a confirmation from him directly that someone within the Nigerian State leadership leaked classified information to him on the night of the attack, that he was among those earmarked to be eliminated. Someone is leaking this information. Who? We all know.
@pips_daily
If the US is targeting you, maybe stop playing middleman for bandits, or you are the bandits.
@_ghodnation
Collect your dream street! ke in peace na baba, 72 v1rgins & Lamborghinis, spokesman no wan go paradise again?
@IEnakhena
It is also worth noting that in high-level politics, "information" passed to individuals is sometimes used as a tool for deterrence or psychological signaling. Sometimes, a "leak" isn't a mistake; it's a deliberate message sent through unofficial channels to get a person to change their behavior or to gauge public reaction. In the case of Sheikh Gumi, his public outcry serves to move the conversation from a private intelligence matter to a public, political one, which forces the government to take a formal stance.
@Sire_Sammi
This “non kinetic terrorist” wants to play reverse psychology. How I wish we could even sign a petition for them to come and arrest and imprison him for life. His atrocities and what he’s encouraging are worse than what some openly terrorist people are doing. An airstrike on your hideout wouldn’t be bad. As an Islamic cleric, you should embrace your faith and meet your 72 v1rgins
@AdekunleOderind
A top government official informed him to tip him off; this should tell everyone how FG is truly "fighting" terrorism and how villages claim that after soldiers withdrew from their communities, terrorists strike and kill them.
Source: Facebook
Sheikh Gumi reacts after US launched airstrikes in Sokoto
Recall that Gumi condemned US airstrikes in Sokoto State, in the northern part of Nigeria, warning of deepening insecurity and sovereignty erosion.
Gumi argued that foreign military intervention compromised Nigeria's integrity and risked experiencing increased violence and polarisation.
The Islamic scholar called for a halt to US military cooperation and suggested Nigeria approach neutral countries like China and Turkey for assistance.
Gumi explains why bandits are attacking Nigerians
Legit.ng also reported that Gumi commented on bandits' continued attacks on innocent Nigerians across the country.
Sheikh Gumi explained the reason armed bandits have been attacking different communities and states in Nigeria.
The controversial Islamic cleric said armed bandits are not like members of the Indigenous Peoples of Biafra (IPOB) in the southeast region of the country.
Source: Legit.ng
