Usman Buda, a butcher, has been killed over alleged blasphemy in Sokoto state. Buda was reportedly stoned to death by an angry mob over remarks considered to be an insult
Usman Buda, a butcher, has been killed over alleged blasphemy in Sokoto state.
He said the victim, who was met unconscious, was rushed to the hospital for treatment and was pronounced dead. “Upon receiving the information, the commissioner of police, area commander metro and dpo Kwanni led a team of policemen and all other operational commanders to the scene.
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