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BREAKING: Sheikh Gumi tells FG to give bandits ‘blanket amnesty’

Popular Islamic scholar, Sheikh Gumi, has advised the Federal Government to give bandits willing to make peace ‘blanket amnesty’.

He said the development will help tackle current security situation in the country.

The Islamic scholar disclosed on Friday while addressing journalist in Minna, Niger State capital.

This was after the cleric visited the camp of some bandits operating in Niger State.

Speaking concerning his discussion during his secret visit to the bandits, Sheik Gumi said there is a positive response from the bandits who are holding the Kagara school students and their staff captive.

He, however, did not state if the students have been released.

However, Governor Abubakar Bello is expected to brief journalists on the situation today.

Chadek

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