The Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has said that his government will not tolerate any abusive action or blasphemous statement against Prophet Muhammad. In a statement signed by his spokesperson, Abubakar Bawa, Governor Aliyu said his administration will not spare anybody found guilty of insulting Prophet Muhammad. SaharaReporters on Sunday reported that Buda was killed in Sokoto, Northwest Nigeria for allegedly blaspheming Prophet Muhammad. The police confirmed that he was rescued unconscious and taken to hospital where he later died.
Butcher’s Mob Killing: Sokoto Governor Aliyu Vows To Punish Anyone Found Guilty Of Making Blasphemous Comments Against Prophet MuhammadIn a statement signed by his spokesperson, Abubakar Bawa, Governor Aliyu said his administration will not spare anybody found guilty of insulting Prophet Muhammad.
SaharaReporters on Sunday reported that Buda was killed in Sokoto, Northwest Nigeria for allegedly blaspheming Prophet Muhammad.It was learned that the butcher allegedly made the comment during an argument at the Sokoto main abattoir on Sunday morning. The statement read, “Sokoto State Governor, Dr. Ahmed Aliyu, has called on the people of the state to remain calm and law-abiding at all times. The governor cautioned the people against any act capable of degrading the personality of Prophet Muhammad SAW, especially in a state like Sokoto, which is a predominantly Muslim-dominated community.
“I want to call on the people of Sokoto State to avoid taking laws into their own hands and instead report any alleged crime or blasphemy to the appropriate quarters for necessary action.“Our religion does not encourage taking laws into one’s hands, so let us try to be good followers of our religion,” he appealed.
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