Tension as man lynched over alleged blasphemy in Sokoto

By Peters Monday, Abuja

The Police Command of Sokoto state confirmed on Sunday the murder of a butcher, Usman Buda, over alleged blasphemy.

The state police spokesman, ASP Ahmad Rufa’i, who confirmed the killing in a statement on Sunday, said a distress call was received at 9:20 am that the victim, Usman Buda of Gwandu Local Government Area, a butcher at Sokoto Abattoir, had allegedly blasphemed the Holy Prophet and was as a result, about to be lynched by a mob.

He said, “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.

“Upon sighting police operatives, the mob reportedly dispersed, leaving the victim unconscious.”