Cleric urges Yobe Governor to sign death warrant of convicted killer of Sheikh Aisami
By Muhammad Maitela, Damaturu
Sheikh Muhammad Nura Adamu
A cleric, Sheikh Muhammad Nura Adamu, has urged Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni to sign the death warrant of the convicted killer of Sheikh Goni Aisami Sheriff.
Sheikh Adamu made the appeal on behalf of the family and students of the late Islamic scholar, who was murdered more than four years ago by a soldier and his accomplice the deceased gave a ride.
In an interview with journalists in Gashua, Yobe state, the Sheikh said “We are still waiting. The court has spoken, but justice has not been completed. We are not calling for revenge. We are simply asking that the law be allowed to take its course.”
Sheikh Goni Aisami was killed on August 19, 2022, in an incident that sent shockwaves through the community. Two soldiers were arrested, prosecuted, and convicted for the crime.
“One of them confessed to committing the act, while the other was convicted for assisting,” Adamu explained.
He said the court sentenced the principal offender to death by hanging and gave the accomplice a 10-year prison term. However, the family confirms the sentences have not been carried out.
Sheikh Adamu, who described himself as a student shaped for decades under the the deceade’s guidance, stressed that enforcing the judgment is crucial for healing.
“Sheikh Goni Aisami’s value to society cannot be measured. Seeing justice done is the only thing that can give us peace.”
Beyond the pursuit of justice, Sheikh Adamu spoke with pride about the scholar’s enduring legacy, particularly through the Sheikh Goni Aisami Nurul Islam School, which continues to operate.
“Sheikh Goni Aisami spent more than 35 years teaching, advising, and serving. His life was about knowledge, peace, and sincerity,” he said.
Since assuming the role of successor to the deceased, Sheikh Adamu and other scholars have sustained the Sheikh’s work through Tafsir sessions, teachings, and study circles.
“There are challenges, of course, but we have not abandoned this path. This is what the Sheikh stood for.”
Reflecting on the lasting impact of the loss, the cleric said late Aisami’s kindness and humility endeared him to all.
“This pain is not only ours. It belongs to the entire community. Every Ramadan, when I sit where he once delivered Tafsir, the memories return. That is when the pain speaks the loudest.”
He also made a heartfelt appeal for continued support for the Sheikh’s family, especially his children. “Islam places great emphasis on caring for orphans—especially those who have lost their provider. This is a trust.”
The Syndicate reports that late Aisami’s had established a foundation the vulnerable in the community, which remains active despite limited resources.
Led by Malam Adamu Kaku with Sheikh Muhammad Nura Adamu overseeing religious programmes, the foundation supports orphans, provides scholarships, and aids the needy.
“We do not have a fixed source of income, but we have hope—and the goodwill of people.”
He appealed for public support to help preserve the legacy of knowledge, compassion, and service that Sheikh Goni Aisami embodied.
