The Sokoto Sultanate Council has reacted to the murder of a female student of Shehu Shagari College of Education in Sokoto State who insulted Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
NEWSFLASH NIGERIA has earlier reported that the female student, who was identified simply as Deborah Samuel had been burnt to death by her Muslim colleagues for allegedly insulting Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
The incident happened in the early hours of Thursday, May 12, 2022.
The deceased was accused of passing unflattering comments about Prophet Mohammed on campus.
Following immediate threats to her safety, she was immediately evacuated to the security post of the school, according to a student who witnessed the development.
But the mob pursued her to the security post and overpowered the personnel there.
A video of the incident circulated online showing how the student was set alight.
The management of the institution has issued a statement announcing the immediate closure of the school over the fracas that broke out following Ms Deborah’s murder.
The development has triggered angry reactions from Nigerians, who lamented how some human beings easily lose their conscience in the name of religion.
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But the Sokoto Sultanate Council condemned the killing of a female student on the campus.
In a statement issued by Secretary of the Sultanate Council, Sa’idu Mohammadu Maccido, called on security agencies to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to book.
The council called on members of the public to remain calm and live peacefully with one another.
The statement reads “The Sultanate Council has learnt with dismay the unfortunate happening at the Shehu Shagari College of Education, SSCOE Sokoto that led to the loss of life of a female student of the institution.
“The Sultanate Council condemns the incident in its totality and has urged the security agencies to bring the perpetrators of the unjustifiable incident to justice.
“The Sultanate Council has urged all to remain calm and ensure peaceful co-existence among all people of the state and nation.”
