Gumi Debunks Viral Claims of U.S. Airstrike Targeting

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 Gumi Debunks Viral Claims of U.S. Airstrike Targeting


Yes, as of January 5, 2026, prominent Nigerian Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has publicly debunked viral claims suggesting he alleged being targeted for assassination by U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria.

Key Details of the Debunking

In a post on his official Facebook page and during interviews on January 4–5, 2026, Gumi described the circulating reports as “fake news.”

He clarified:

“There is fake news going viral now that wrongly claims that I said I was targeted by the US attack on Nigerian soil, or something to that effect.”

He emphasized that his life is currently not in danger and there are no threats against him.

The misinformation stemmed from an old video (from a mosque lecture) where Gumi recounted a 2012 incident: Boko Haram had plotted to assassinate him, but the plot failed when a bomb exploded prematurely near his home.

Gumi called on media outlets that spread the misinterpreted reports to retract them and issue public apologies.

Background on the Misinformation

On January 4, 2026, a viral video circulated on platforms including X, appearing to show Gumi claiming he received a call from a “top official in Abuja” warning that he was “marked for elimination” by U.S. airstrikes.

This led to headlines implying Gumi feared U.S. targeting, linking it to recent airstrikes in the region.

Context of the U.S. Airstrikes

The U.S. conducted precision airstrikes on December 25–26, 2025, targeting Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP/ISIS-linked) militant camps in Sokoto State, particularly areas like Bauni Forest.

Announced by President Donald Trump and U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), the strikes were coordinated with the Nigerian government, killed multiple militants, and reported no civilian casualties.

Gumi had previously criticized these strikes, calling foreign intervention risky and urging Nigeria to seek partnerships elsewhere (e.g., China or Turkey) instead of the U.S.

This clarification has been widely reported, emphasizing that Sheikh Ahmad Gumi did not claim he was targeted by U.S. forces, and it underscores the ongoing challenge of misinformation around security issues in Nigeria.

Sources: Punch Newspapers, Leadership, Daily Trust, Daily Post Nigeria, TVC News (January 4–5, 2026).

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