Muslim youths in Niger State have lynched and set ablaze a women identified simply as Amaye, for allegedly making blasphemous remarks against Prophet Muhammad.
The incident occurred on Saturday in Kasuwan-Garba town in Mariga Local Government Area of the state.
Reports indicated that the victim, a food vendor, was accused of making the unwanted remarks at her restaurant after a customer jokingly expressed interest in marrying her, citing the tradition of the Prophet.
Reports indicated that the woman was forced to the palace of the District Head of Kasuwan-Garba by residents to forestall the plans of the mob.
However, the district head reportedly handed her over to security operatives for investigation but the mob pounced on her after overwhelming the operatives.
Abbas Adamu Kasuwan-Garba, chairman of the local government, who confirmed the incident, said normalcy had since been restored in the town.
Spokesman of the Niger State Police Command, Wasiu Abiodun, also confirmed the development, according to Daily Post.
Abiodun noted that the woman “was set ablaze before the reinforcement of the security teams”.
“Meanwhile, efforts are being made to ensure that arrests are effected, investigated and prosecuted,” the police spokesman added.
