Key points
- Okon Lagos says Sheikh Gumi defends bandits and blocks justice. He urges police to act now.
- He calls authorities cowardly for failing to charge Gumi. He says victims need answers and safety.
- The actor asks President Tinubu to order prosecutions and change. He urges swift legal steps to protect citizens.
Ime Bishop Umoh, known as Okon Lagos, says cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi defends bandits and must face probes. The actor made the claim in a social post that said there is a lack of courage to arrest and prosecute Gumi for alleged terrorism.
Okon Lagos repeated a call for leaders to act and urged President Bola Tinubu to force change across security agencies. The actor said the country is near gone and asked the president to save what remains.
What Okon said and why it matters
Okon Lagos framed his remarks as a demand for police to do their job and bring suspects to court. He said touching “sacred cows” is necessary to make roads and farms safe again.
Okon also linked his post to recent charged debates about the Nnamdi Kanu sentence and national security. See Okon Lagos’s clemency post for his broader comments and context.
Reactions and the wider debate
The actor’s post reignited public complaints about how some clerics meet armed men without police oversight. Critics say talks lower risks when elders meet armed groups, but others say such talks can excuse violence.
Police and other leaders have not published any public moves to arrest or charge Gumi over these claims. The lack of public action raised fresh calls for answers from citizens and civil groups.
Links to related coverage
Media interest in who should face charges has grown since recent high-profile court rulings about separatist groups. Read more on the legal and political fallout from recent rulings.Nnamdi Kanu sentence coverage
What comes next
Okon Lagos asked the president to order investigations and to restore safety on roads and in worship places. He urged firm, public steps so citizens can trust officials again.
If police open a probe, the case could test how the state balances talks and legal action with armed groups. A clear public response could calm fears and show that no one is above the law
