By Daniel Tyokua

Controversial Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has confirmed his interaction with security agencies saying that he was treated with courtesy during the questioning.He, however, did not confirm the security agency concerned or the specifics of the meeting but affirming that only the innocent should be above the law.The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris Malagi had on Monday confirmed that Alhaji Ahmad Gumi had been invited by security agencies for questioning over his controversial comments seen to be supportive of bandits.
In a statement issued on Tuesday,  titled “Only One Person is Above the Law: The Innocent,” Gumi said: “Last night I got many frantic calls from well-wishers and journalists about a news item that I was interviewed by security. There is absolutely no cause for alarm.“Yes, we had a productive interaction on how to curb banditry as we are all trying -each in his own sphere to tackle the monster bedeviling the nation. There was no animosity but courtesy and full of respect.”We all need as a nation to unite and work in synergy to achieve an everlasting peace. I thank you for your concern.“May Allah continue to protect us all from all evil, Amin”.