‘Killing Repentant Terrorists Is Against Islam, International Law’ — Gumi

Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has criticised calls for
the killing of repentant insurgents and secessionists, saying such actions are
contrary to religious teachings and international law.

 

Gumi made the remarks in a Facebook post on Friday, days
after lawmakers urged the Federal Government to end the rehabilitation of
repentant terrorists and instead prosecute individuals found guilty of
terrorism and related offences.

According to the cleric, killing repentant insurgents,
secessionists or prisoners of war is morally wrong and violates both religious
and international legal principles.

He also warned that the International Criminal Court, ICC,
is observing such actions, urging those involved to consider both legal and
religious consequences.

Gumi argued that adopting the same approach as terrorist
groups by killing perceived enemies undermines morality and does not contribute
to winning conflicts.

He maintained that emotions should not dictate decisions in
the fight against insecurity.

Gumi said: “Killing repentant Insurgents and secessionists
is against religious and international law. So also prisoners of war. ICC is
listening if you don’t fear Allah. Where is morality? It’s the same logic
terrorists employ to kill all others besides them. Emotions don’t win a war.”

The Senate had, during plenary on Tuesday, resolved that
persons found culpable in terrorism and other organised criminal offences
should face immediate prosecution rather than rehabilitation, insisting that
justice must be seen to be done to restore public confidence in the country’s
criminal justice system.

The resolution was adopted as part of measures aimed at
addressing the worsening security situation across Nigeria.

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