Prominent Islamic scholar, Dr. Ahmad Abubakar Mahmud Gumi, has raised serious concerns over the alleged presence of Israeli intelligence agency Mossad in Nigeria, warning that it could pose a grave threat to the country’s sovereignty and stability.
In a post shared via his social media platform, Dr. Gumi accused the Nigerian government of allowing foreign influence that could lead to covert operations, including the potential targeting of Muslim leaders. He described the situation as a “ticking time bomb” that could have long-term consequences for the nation’s security.
The cleric linked his concerns to historical events, pointing to the sudden death of former Head of State, General Sani Abacha, shortly after hosting the late Palestinian leader Yasir Arafat in Abuja. Gumi suggested that the timing of Abacha’s death raises unanswered questions.
“How can this genocidal apartheid government have a footing in Nigeria?” Gumi asked, referring to Israel. He strongly condemned any form of security partnership with Israel, warning that it could undermine Nigeria’s unity and independence.
He directly cautioned President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, insisting the decision to engage with Mossad reflects poor counsel. According to Gumi, such an alliance could destabilize the country and harm Tinubu politically.
“The government must reconsider this move before it’s too late,” he said. “National security cooperation should never come at the expense of our unity, sovereignty, or the safety of our people.”
Gumi emphasized that Nigeria has more to lose than gain from such a partnership, urging the leadership to prioritize internal cohesion over external collaborations with controversial international actors.
