An Islamic scholar, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has approached a Chief Magistrate Court in Kaduna State, seeking the issuance of criminal direct complaint summons against two individuals over alleged conspiracy, attempt to cause public disturbance and criminal defamation.
The application was filed at the Chief Magistrate Court sitting on Ibrahim Taiwo Road, Kaduna.
The defendants were named as George Udom and Bello Isiaka.
Gumi alleged that the defendants published a statement tagged “Breaking News” on their respective Facebook pages on Tuesday, between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m., claiming that the family of the Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa, would be eliminated if military operations against bandits were not halted.
According to the complainant, the publication was falsely attributed to him, as his photograph was allegedly used alongside the statement, creating the impression that he authored and issued the threat.
He told the court that following the publication, he received several phone calls from members of the public who believed he was responsible for the statement and was attempting to intimidate the minister in the performance of his official duties.
The cleric said the alleged publication portrayed him as a threat to public peace, contrary to his reputation as a religious leader known for preaching peace and harmony within and outside Nigeria.
Gumi further contended that the publication was capable of inciting public disorder in Kaduna State, particularly in Southern Kaduna, and could expose him to danger by presenting him as a suspect in the event of any attack on the defence minister’s family.
He maintained that the actions of the defendants amounted to an attempt to cause public disturbance and criminal defamation of his character.
The complainant said the alleged acts contravened Sections 59, 57, 372, 116 and 117 of the Penal Code Law of Kaduna State, 2017.
The application, dated December 24, 2025, was filed by a team of lawyers led by Suleiman Lere, with the complainant urging the court to summon the defendants to answer to the allegations.
