Sheik Ahmad Gumi, renowned Islamic cleric, has condemned the list of 'terrorist financier' released by the federal government on Tuesday.
Nigerian government had through The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, NFIU, uncovered 15 entities that have been financing terrorism operations in the country.
A post released on X on Monday by former President Muhammadu Buhari's Media Aide, Bashir Ahmad, reads:"The Federal Government has released names and BDCs funding terrorists in Nigeria. We hope that those individuals will face the necessary legal consequences for their actions.However, reacting to the list on X space organised by Daily Trust on Wednesday, Gumi, opined:"Mamu's case is in the court. Let's wait to hear from the court. It's wrong to resort to media trial.
Speaking further he said:"I am a public figure; many people come to me. The good, the bad, the ugly. As a preacher, I cannot send anybody away, no matter how bad. If you ask, especially pastors, armed robbers come to them and confess but they cannot still take them to the authorities.
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