A female student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, has been beaten and burnt to death by a mob for blasphemy.
The horrific incident occurred on Thursday, May 12, when the lady, identified as Deborah who is claimed to be a Christian, allegedly abused Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
Deborah was said to be having an argument with some of her schoolmates over their ongoing examination and when she was asked how she managed to pass her exams, she attributed it to God.
She was asked to withdraw the statement and apologise which she refused.
It was gathered that pandemonium began in the school environment when some young men dragged the victim from class, accusing her of insulting the prophet.
A distressing video of the lady being stoned, assaulted, and burned to death by the enraged mob in the school grounds is currently circulating online.
Despite the efforts of security personnel in the school, Deborah was reportedly beaten to a pulp and later set ablaze.
Meanwhile, the Management of the Shehu Shagari College of Education in Sokoto State has suspended academic activities following the killing of the female student.
A circular by the school management said the school has been shut down till further notice.
All students were asked to vacate the school premises with immediate effect.
Commissioner of Information, Isa Bajini Galadanchi confirmed the development to reporters at the Government House in Sokoto.
According to the Commissioner, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal had ordered that the school be shut and directed the Ministry of Higher Education and relevant security agencies to investigate the matter.
“The Governor has called on the people of the state to remain calm and maintain peace as the government would take appropriate actions on the findings of the investigation,” Bajini said.
