*Photo L-R: Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi and General Christopher Musa (retd)*
An Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Abubakar Gumi has dragged two individuals before the Chief Magistrate Court of Kaduna State over their social media posts.
The case, with suit number KMD/685/25, was filed on December 24, 2025, following a series of controversial Facebook posts that the Complainant alleges have put his life and reputation at grave risk.
According to the court documents, the defendants – identified as George Udom and – Bello Isiaka – allegedly published a statement on December 23, 2025, which they attributed to Sheikh Gumi. The post reportedly contained a threat directed at the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (retd) thus:
“If the Minister of Defence Christopher Musa don’t stop his military offensive against bandits, his entire family in Zango Katab in Southern Kaduna will be eliminated”
Sheikh Gumi, through his legal team led by Suleiman Danlami Lere, Esq., categorically denied ever making such a statement. He asserts that the defendants used his name and picture to frame him as a sponsor of terrorism and a threat to national security.
The application for a criminal summons cites several sections of the Penal Code Law 2017 of Kaduna State. If convicted, the defendants face serious legal penalties.
The Complainant emphasizes that as an Islamic scholar known for preaching peace, such “wicked” publications portray him as a “troublemaker” and make him a target for retaliation by security agencies or aggrieved parties.
