Niger State experienced chaos on Saturday evening after a woman named Amaye, a local food vendor, was reportedly lynched and set on fire by a mob over alleged blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad.
The incident occurred in Kasuwar-Garba community, Mariga Local Government Area, according to SaharaReporters.
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Reports indicate that the situation began when one of Amaye’s customers made a joke about marriage that referenced the Prophet, and Amaye’s response was perceived by some as blasphemous.
She was initially taken into police custody for questioning. However, SP Wasiu Abiodun, the Niger State Police Public Relations Officer, said, “Before additional reinforcements could be deployed, the crowd overpowered our officers, whisked her away, and set her ablaze.”
Abbas Adamu Kasuwar-Garba, Chairman of Mariga Local Government Area, confirmed the incident, noting that calm has now returned to the community. Abiodun also stated that investigations are ongoing and “those found culpable will be brought to justice.”
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