Amnesty International, a global human rights advocacy organisation, on Sunday, condemned the killing of a butcher at a market in Sokoto, Northwest Nigeria over alleged blasphemy. SaharaReporters earlier reported that the butcher identified as Usman Buda was killed for allegedly blaspheming Prophet Muhammad. According to Daily Trust, the butcher allegedly made the comment that led to mob action against him during an argument with another trader at the Sokoto main Abattoir around 8 am on Sunday.
Amnesty International Condemns Mob Killing Of Nigerian Over Alleged Blasphemy, Accuses Government Of Permitting BrutalitySaharaReporters earlier reported that the butcher identified as Usman Buda was killed for allegedly blaspheming Prophet Muhammad.
Amnesty International, a global human rights advocacy organisation, on Sunday, condemned the killing of a butcher at a market in Sokoto, Northwest Nigeria over alleged blasphemy.SaharaReporters earlier reported that the butcher identified as Usman Buda was killed for allegedly blaspheming Prophet Muhammad.According to Daily Trust, the butcher allegedly made the comment that led to mob action against him during an argument with another trader at the Sokoto main Abattoir around 8 am on Sunday.
Isa Sanusi, Acting Director of Amnesty International Nigeria on Sunday in a statement urged Nigerian authorities to investigate the incident.He said,"Amnesty International strongly condemns the killing of Usman Buda today at a market in Sokoto over alleged blasphemy. Nigerian authorities must immediately investigate this horrifying incident and ensure that those suspected of being responsible are brought justice.
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