The Zamfara State Commissioner of Police, Ayuba Elkanah, on Thursday, met with all the religious leaders and other stakeholders at the Police Command Headquarters, Gusau. The meeting was part of efforts to forestall the spread of unrest that occurred in neighbouring state of Sokoto following the alleged blasphemy that led to the murder of Deborah […]
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Deborah: Don’t Join Planned Protest, Governor Sule Begs Nasarawa CAN
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Nasarawa State have been urged not to join the planned nationwide peaceful protest over the murder of Deborah Emmanuel, a female student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education (SSCOE) Sokoto, Sokoto State. Governor Abdullahi A. Sule made the appeal on Monday during a security […]
BREAKING: Suspects Arrested Over Deborah’s Death Remanded In Prison
The Police have arraigned two suspects in connection with the murder of the 200-level student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, Deborah Samuel, who was accused of blasphemy. The suspects – Bilyaminu Aliyu and Aminu Hukunchi – who are also students of the college, were arraigned before a magistrate’s court in the state on […]
Deborah: Azman Air Disowns Jamil MD Abubakar, Over Tweet Defending Blasphemy
Azman Air has reacted to reports that Aliko Dangote’s son-in-law, Jamil Abubakar, works for the airline following criticism that trailed his comment on the murder of Deborah Samuel in Sokoto. News men report that Deborah, a student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education (SSCOE), in Sokoto, was killed by some coursemates and burnt on […]
Deborah’s Killing: Niger State Gov Calls For Calm Amongst Citizens
Niger State Governor and Chairman North Central Governors Forum NCGF, Abubakar Sani Bello has appealed for calm in the wake of disturbances and tension in some parts of the North, following the murder of Deborah Samuel, a student of Shehu Shagari Collegeof Education Sokoto on the allegation of blasphemy. In a statement, the Governor said […]
Sokoto Riot: Bishop Kukah Clears Air On Burning Of Residence
Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has denied reports that his residence was attacked by protesting Muslim youths. It was reported that a riot erupted in Sokoto State over the killing of Deborah Samuel, a female student of Shehu Shagari College of Education for alleged blasphemy. The unrest, according to a […]
Chief Imam In Zamfara, Sheikh Jangebe, Condemns Killing Of Deborah Samuel
The Zamfara State Commissioner for Religious Affairs who is also the Chief Imam of the Muslims Foundation mosque, Sheikh Sani Tukur Jangebe has condemned the lynching and gruesome murder of Deborah Samuel of the Sokoto State College of Education. The Islamic cleric advised Muslims to abide by the teachings and lessons of Islam, saying even […]
Tambuwal Declares Curfew As Rampaging Mob Burns Sokoto Over Arrest Of Deborah’s Killers
Governor Aminu Tambuwal has imposed a curfew in Sokoto to curb further spread of violence amid a mob rampage for the release of Deborah Samuel’s murder suspects. The governor said the directive was issued “in pursuance of peace and order in Sokoto metropolis and the entire state.” Violent outbreaks have been reported across Sokoto on […]
JUST IN: Crisis Hits Sokoto As Protesters Demand Release Of Suspects Arrested For Killing Deborah
Crisis has ensued in Sokoto State on Saturday as protesters trooped to the streets over the arrest of suspects involved in the killing of a female student over alleged blasphemy. Some youths in the state had earlier murdered one Deborah Samuel over alleged blasphemy at the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto. The video of […]
Buhari Strongly Condemns The Killing Of Deborah Samuel
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu buhari has reacted to the killing of a female student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, Deborah Samuel over alleged Blasphemy. The President strongly condemned the resort to self-help by a mob in sokoto, resulting in violence, destruction and killing of Samuel who reportedly blasphemed Muhammad (SAW), the Prophet of […]