Following the confirmation of U.S. airstrikes on ISIS t£√•ori•st bases in Sokoto State, a Nigerian man serving in the U.S. Army provoked online outrage by sending a message to well-known Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi.

The development coincides with renewed declarations by former US President Donald Trump, who pledged to end threats against Christians and other civilians targeted by extremist groups, as well as increased discussions about US involvement in Nigeria’s countert£√•ori•sm efforts.

Sheikh Gumi opposes US military support

Sheikh Gumi recently gained notoriety for publicly denouncing the U.S. strike, cautioning against foreign military intervention in Nigeria, and denouncing the federal government for failing to seek support from nations like Pakistan and Turkey.

His remarks generated a lot of conversation on social media.

Nigerian-born US soldier reacts to Sheikh Gumi’s stance

The Nigerian-born American soldier, known online as @Horiyourme, posted a picture from Sheikh Gumi’s video message in response to the cleric’s position.

Sharing the photo, he captioned …

‘Update on @POTUS air strike:

First you deliver the baby, then you get the placenta.
Sheik Gumi, your days are numbered.”

His comments swiftly went viral, sparking conflicting responses from Nigerians both domestically and overseas. Supporters and detractors engaged in contentious debates in the comment sections..

@0xjabdul noted: “Please remove that Sheik in his name. I don’t trust him to be a Sheikh.”

@damtosfashion pleaded: “Pls help us deal with this man ooo. He’s been a reason for more active activities of this people.”

@OloriSiji1 asked: “You still dey respect am,hand go touch him soon.”

@MichaelNavy_24 wrote: “Nah wetin I dey tell someone like this now wey be say Mr Ben don dey put eyes for the matter e don be for am.”

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