Sheikh Ahmad Gumi dismisses online claims that he supports or is linked to banditry in Nigeria. According to reports, Gumi says the materials and statements circulating on social media are fake and have been manipulated. He dissociates himself from alleged statements attributed to him, asserting that the reports do not reflect his position. Both outlets describe his denial as a response to rumors and posts that claim he has ties to bandit groups or helps them. The reports also indicate that Gumi presents his response as a clarification meant to correct misinformation and protect his public image amid ongoing debates around security and armed groups in parts of the country. No specific evidence supporting the allegations is presented in the summaries from either outlet. The claims are treated as online narratives that Gumi rejects, and his statements are framed as an outright denial rather than a discussion of details tied to the allegations.