Shehu Sani reacts as Sheikh Gumi’s son Abdulrahaman graduates from Nigeria Defence Academy

 Former Kaduna senatorial representative, Shehu Sani on the post on his X profile, on Sunday September 21, 2025, reacted to graduation of Abdulrahman Ahmad Gumi who has successfully completed his training at the Nigerian Defence Academy, marking a significant milestone in his path toward military service.

The academy, established in 1964, serves as Nigeria's premier institution for training officers for the armed forces, emphasizing discipline, leadership, and strategic skills. Graduates like Gumi are commissioned into various branches of the military, contributing to national security efforts amid ongoing challenges such as insurgency and banditry in the northern regions.

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, the father of the new graduate, is a prominent Islamic scholar and former military officer who served as a captain in the Nigerian Army Medical Corps after enlisting following his medical studies. Born in 1960, he is the eldest son of the late Abubakar Mahmud Gumi, a renowned Islamic judge and scholar who influenced religious discourse in Nigeria. Sheikh Gumi's own military background adds a layer of familial tradition to his son's achievement, as he resigned from the army to pursue religious scholarship and advocacy.

In recent years, Sheikh Gumi has gained notoriety for his role in negotiating with armed bandits in northwestern Nigeria, advocating for dialogue and amnesty programs as alternatives to military confrontation. His efforts have included facilitating talks for the release of kidnapped schoolchildren and train passengers, though they have sparked controversy and led to government scrutiny, including summons by security agencies for statements perceived as sympathetic to insurgents. In 2025, he was barred from participating in the Hajj pilgrimage amid ongoing debates over his influence on security matters.

As Abdulrahman Ahmad Gumi embarks on his career in the Nigerian military, his entry comes at a time when the armed forces are intensifying operations against banditry and terrorism in the region. This development highlights the intersection of family legacy, religious advocacy, and national service in addressing Nigeria's complex security landscape.