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Nigerians have expressed displeasure over the killing of a
female student of Shehu Shagari College of Education(SSCOE) for alleged
blasphemy against Prophet Muhammed.
It was
reported by The Nation that a mob on Thursday killed a female student
identified as Deborah over alleged blasphemy at the institution in Sokoto.
Deborah, who was killed in the premises of the
College, was accused of insulting Prophet Muhammad (SAW), during a hot argument
with fellow students.
But this gory action drew the ire of many Nigerians on social
media, according to The Nation.
They
commend those who filmed the barbaric action and posted it online.
Outraged
by the incident, many Nigerians on Twitter, demanded justice for the victim and
asked Sokoto Governor, Aminu Tambuwal, and other relevant stakeholders to make sure
justice is served.
They trended the hashtag — #JusticeForDeborah.
Reacting,
comedian, Debo Adedayo, popularly known as Mr Macaroni said: “This is what
happens when there are no consequences for actions in the society. The
government must wake up from their slumber!
“Justice
must be served!!! And it must be swiftly done!! If not, we would be enabling a
society wherein religious extremists take law into their hand, kill and
destroy. These acts should be highly condemned lest we add more tension and
Chaos to a society already on the edge!!
“Governor @AWTambuwal this is happening in your
state!!! Issues like this should be swiftly addressed. Nigerians already have
it hard!! Killing and burning of people should not be added to the list!!!
Bello Shagari, grandson of former President Shehu Shagari, said:
“Any mob action anywhere killing anyone for any reason is wrong, barbaric and
un-Islamic. The sooner our ulama wakes up to educate people on sensitive issues
like these the better.
“The
mob action against the lady in Sokoto is most unfortunate and completely
condemned.
“Islam cannot be defended with unjust behavior.
Islam establishes justice and there is no justice in mob actions. Therefore
those involved in the unjust act of taking laws into their own hands should be
brought to account, and I am sure Allah will not spare them.” He said
SOURCE: THE NATION