The\u00a0 Department of State Services (DSS) has invited controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, for questioning\u00a0 for his allegation\u00a0that security agents\u00a0 collaborate with the bandits who engage in killing and kidnapping for ransom<\/p>\n
The VOA Hausa reported the DSS invitation, days after a controversy between Gumi and the Nigerian Army.<\/p>\n
The Director, Army Public Relations, Brig-Gen Onyema Nwachukwu, had said that \u201cthe sweeping allegation peddled by the scholar is not only sad and unfortunate but a calculated attempt to denigrate the Nigerian military and undermine the sacrifices of our patriotic troops, who are working tirelessly to restore peace and stability across the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is essential to remind ourselves that this same military, being accused of connivance, are the ones who recently put their lives on the line to rescue abductees of the Government Secondary School, Birnin Yawuri from kidnappers.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile the army will not attempt to excuse the possibility of black sheep amongst its fold, it must be stated unambiguously that it will not condone any form of sabotage or aiding and assisting the enemy by any personnel, as provisions for dealing decisively with such acts are crystallised in Section 45 (1) of the Armed Forces Act CAP A 20 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt must also be pointed out, that while the military is very much receptive to constructive criticism, it should not be perceived as a gateway for derogatory comments that have the potential to embolden criminals. It is also necessary to reiterate that patriotism must be taken to a trajectory where subversive conversations on the state are brought to the barest minimum.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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