Nollywood actor and comedian Imeh Bishop Umoh, popularly known as Okon Lagos, has sparked intense national debate after publicly urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prosecute Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmed Gumi for alleged links to terrorism.
In an open letter shared online, Okon Lagos accused Gumi of openly negotiating with terrorists in their hideouts and repeatedly defending their actions. With banditry and kidnappings escalating across Nigeria, the actor insisted that the cleric must face justice, arguing that his activities encourage criminal groups rather than discourage them.
His call has generated massive reactions nationwide as Nigerians demand stronger action against terrorism collaborators.
The actor wrote on Instagram: “Sheikh Gumi is a proven banditry apologist. It’s visible to the blind and audible to the deaf that there is a huge deficiency, if not a total lack of courage to arrest, investigate and subsequently prosecute and convict Sheikh Gumi if found culpable for terr*rism.
“According to El-Rufai, the only repentant terr*rist is a de@d one and I totally agree. Keel them all! Save Nigeria!!
“No responsible government negotiates with terrorists!!!”
He added: “Yes there may be political pressures from sacred cows, but at this point does it matter? Let sacred cows be touched. Let heads roll. That’s not too much ado for our roads and farmlands to be safe again, our communities livable, as well as our churches and sacred worship centers, safe like before
“Our country is near gone. Let’s save what’s remaining of this already existing ruins and restore her back to glory. Mr. President Sir, I know you can. I hope you will.”
