The Former CDS Said, When They Catch Boko Haram, They See Them With Foreign Dollars And Euros — Gumi

In an interview on PAPShow on Thursday, October 29, 2026, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a prominent Islamic cleric, discussed Nigeria’s insecurity, referring to comments attributed to former Chief of Defence Staff Christopher Musa about foreign currencies allegedly found on members of Boko Haram.

Gumi made the remarks while discussing the activities of insurgents and the challenges facing Nigeria’s efforts to combat terrorism. He highlighted the importance of understanding how armed groups obtain the financial resources needed to sustain their operations and continue threatening communities.

According to Gumi, “The former CDS said, when they catch Boko Haram, they see them with foreign dollars and euros.” He made the statement while discussing the financial resources reportedly associated with suspected insurgents and the need to investigate the sources of their funding.

The Islamic cleric’s remarks raised questions about the financial networks that may support terrorist organisations operating in Nigeria. He suggested that understanding the sources of their resources is important in addressing the broader security challenges confronting the country.

Gumi also discussed the importance of addressing the social and economic problems affecting vulnerable communities. He has maintained that poverty, inadequate education, and limited opportunities deserve attention when developing strategies to tackle insecurity.

Furthermore, the issue of foreign currencies allegedly recovered from Boko Haram members highlights the importance of intelligence gathering and financial investigations. Identifying the sources of funds available to insurgents could help security agencies understand how their activities are financed.

He concluded by emphasising the need for a comprehensive approach to combating terrorism, including military operations, investigations into financial networks, and measures to address the conditions that leave vulnerable communities exposed to insecurity.

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