Sheikh Ahmad Gumi, a Kaduna-based Islamic cleric, is currently not under arrest and continues to move freely despite controversy surrounding him. He has been barred from entering Saudi Arabia for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage due to his political views and past alleged links to terrorism, such as his connection with Farouk Abdulmutallab, who attempted a terrorist act in 2009. Saudi authorities have detained him in the past for over six months related to these concerns, but he is not currently detained in Nigeria.​​

Meanwhile, Nnamdi Kanu remains in prison despite court rulings for his release. The Nigerian government has refused to release him citing security concerns, including fears he might incite further unrest or foreign attacks. His detention is ongoing under the custody of the Department of State Services, with the government reviewing other legal options to keep him detained.​

Sheikh Gumi has some public backlash due to his advocacy for bandits and his controversial views, with some groups calling for his arrest. However, there is no evidence or current status confirming his arrest or labeling him officially as a terrorist by Nigerian authorities. Nnamdi Kanu's case is separate, resting on different security and legal grounds.​

In summary, Sheikh Gumi is not currently arrested or imprisoned but remains a controversial figure. Nnamdi Kanu is still imprisoned under government custody due to security concerns despite court orders for his release.​