Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, has criticised calls for the killing of repentant insurgents and secessionists, saying such actions are contrary to religious teachings and international law.
Gumi made the remarks in a Facebook post on Friday, days after lawmakers urged the Federal Government to end the rehabilitation of repentant terrorists and instead prosecute individuals found guilty of terrorism and related offences.
According to the cleric, killing repentant insurgents, secessionists or prisoners of war is morally wrong and violates both religious and international legal principles.
He also warned that the International Criminal Court, ICC, is observing such actions, urging those involved to consider both legal and religious consequences.
Gumi argued that adopting the same approach as terrorist groups by killing perceived enemies undermines morality and does not contribute to winning conflicts.
He maintained that emotions should not dictate decisions in the fight against insecurity.
