Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has alleged that the United States is engaging in a cover-up by using Nigeria’s narrative of alleged Christian genocide.
Gumi made the claim while reacting to a post by former Senator representing Kaduna Central, Shehu Sani, who criticized a New York Times report for relying on information from an Onitsha-based screwdriver trader identified as Emeka.
According to the report, Emeka, said to be running a small NGO, allegedly fabricated claims of “125,000 Christian deaths,” which he reportedly gathered through Google searches rather than verified documentation.
In a post on X, Sani wrote: “It’s unfortunate and tragic to read the New York Times report that the claim of ‘Christian Genocide’ was sourced from one Emeka, an Onitcha based Screwdriver Trader and ‘operator of a small NGO’ who falsely claimed to have documented “125 thousand Christian deaths” using “google searches.”
“How such an unverified claim could tensed up the US lawmakers, President and the intelligence community,that led to an airstrikes is one of the most foolish and comical historical events in our lifetime.This is shameful.” (Sic)
Reacting, Gumi disclosed that the US intelligence is not stupid, stressing that they know everything.
Gumi wrote on Facebook: “US intelligence is not stupid. They know everything, but wanted a Nigerian cover for their interest.”
The report of Christian genocide in Nigeria led to President Donald Trump ordering military airstrikes in Sokoto State.
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