Gumi Nigeria security comments — Prominent Islamic cleric, Ahmad Gumi, has stirred reactions online after declaring that the Nigerian government should avoid using heavy artillery against its own citizens, insisting that the country’s security challenges can still be resolved internally through dialogue and understanding.

Speaking in a trending video shared on social media, Gumi referenced former United States President Donald Trump while stressing his position on the use of military force against civilians.

According to him:

“Donald Trump would never deploy such artillery against his own citizens, no matter how dire the situation becomes.

“This issue is well within our capacity to resolve, and we can address our problems among ourselves.”

The cleric’s statement comes amid growing national conversations surrounding insecurity, military operations, and the government’s response to violent conflicts across different parts of Nigeria.

Furthermore, the comment has generated mixed reactions on social media. While some Nigerians agreed with his call for dialogue and peaceful resolution, others questioned the comparison with the United States and criticized his remarks as controversial.

In addition, several users argued that Nigeria’s security situation requires decisive action against armed groups threatening national peace and stability. However, supporters of the cleric maintained that excessive force against civilians could worsen tensions and deepen mistrust between citizens and security agencies.

Meanwhile, the viral clip continues to circulate online as debates intensify over the best strategies to tackle insecurity in the country.

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Donald Trump would never deploy such artillery against his own citizens, no matter how dire the situation becomes.

This issue is well within our capacity to resolve, and we can address our problems among ourselves.

—-Gumi.🗣️
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— Big Sman.🍥 (@MR__Sulaiman1)

May 16, 2026