Popular Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has warned President Bola Tinubu against repeating the mistake made by former President Muhammadu Buhari who he said refused to dialogue with bandits.

Gumi, in a statement said:

“The government’s stand of no negotiation with the bandits is an unfortunate position. My advice is that the government should dialogue with the bandits not only for these Kuriga school children abduction but all the cases.”

“Also, the government should use the same approach it used in releasing passengers that were abducted on Abuja – Kaduna train in 2022 to release the Kuriga school children and others.”

“I am ready to lead a holistic dialogue between the government and bandits. It is a religious duty for me to do so for peace.”

“I hope the present government of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will listen by dialoguing with the bandits because the past administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari refused to do so.”

For those who don’t know, last week, bandits kidnapped over 280 students from Kuriga primary school and the government.