Islamic cleric Sheikh, Ahmad Abubakar Gumi, has alleged that the pattern of killings across Nigeria may be connected to covert foreign intelligence operations working through local collaborators.
Gumi made the claim in a post on his Facebook page on Tuesday while reacting to the recent attack on the Gari Ya Waye community in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, which reportedly left more than 20 people dead and several others injured.
The cleric condemned the continued killing of innocent Nigerians, stressing that the violence should not be attributed to religion.
According to him, the recurring attacks appear to follow a pattern that suggests hidden external influence.
Gumi said some Nigerians might be acting as “foot soldiers” for such operations, enabling the attacks to occur in different parts of the country.
To support his claim, Gumi cited several recent security incidents across the country.
He mentioned the coordinated bomb blasts in Maiduguri on March 16, 2026, which reportedly killed at least 23 people and injured over 100 others.
He also referred to the March 29 attack in Jos, which occurred during Palm Sunday, when gunmen reportedly killed and injured several residents.
The cleric noted that members of the Nigerian Army had also been victims of similar attacks, indicating that the violence affects both civilians and security personnel.
Gumi urged the Federal Government to reassess its current security strategy in response to the growing violence.
He advised authorities to adopt new approaches and reduce foreign involvement in Nigeria’s security system.
The cleric also recommended that the government seek assistance from what he described as “friendly super powers”, particularly in areas such as satellite intelligence and military equipment, while strengthening local security capacity.
Gumi concluded by praying for the speedy recovery of those injured in the attacks and expressing condolences to families who lost their loved ones.