Viral posts and images shared across social media platforms claimed that prominent Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmed Gumi had been taken into custody by United States military personnel operating in Nigeria. The claim quickly generated widespread attention and speculation.
Claim: Sheikh Ahmed Gumi has been arrested by the US Military
Verification
An Islamic cleric, Sheikh Ahmed Gumi, has dismissed viral reports and images on social media alleging that he was taken into custody by United States military operatives in Nigeria, describing the image as Artificial Intelligence, AI.
Verdict: FALSE