The speaker of Nigeria’s house of representatives, Mr. Yakubu Dogara, has condemned the brutal murder of Mrs. Bridget Agbaheme, a Christian woman, in Kano State, saying all Nigerians must rise against this grievous act of lawlessness and impunity. He asserted that the perpetrators of the heinous crime must be fished out to face the full wrath of the law.
A statement issued on Sunday, June 5, 2016 by the spokesman to the speaker, Turaki Hassan, quoted him as saying that there must be justice for the victim who was killed by a mob in a market in Kano State over allegations of blasphemy.
“We live in a society governed by clearly stated rules and laws. When such crimes of high magnitude, or any at all, are allowed to go unpunished for any reason, we risk descending into a state of lawlessness and anarchy where anyone can assume the role of judge, jury and executioner.
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The rule of law must prevail. I urge all security agencies to ensure that they carry out a thorough investigation into the events that led to her untimely death and ensure that the perpetrators of this crime are brought to face the full wrath of the law”, he stated.
Calling for tolerance among Nigerians, irrespective of religious or ethnic differences, the speaker noted that the peace and sanctity of Nigeria is not negotiable and as such, everything must be done to protect them insisting that the fundamental rights of citizens enshrined in the constitution must be respected by one all.
Dogara condoled with the family of the deceased and prayed that God comfort them noting that it was not only their grief but that of all Nigerians of goodwill and, indeed, lovers of humanity.
Christian Woman Beheaded By Muslim Mob In Kano
A Christian woman was beheaded by a Muslim mob in Kano on Thursday, June 2, 2016 for allegedly blaspheming Prophet Mohammed.
The incident took place at the Kofar Wambai Market as traders were about to close for the day in the evening.
An eyewitness told journalists that some Muslim youths, armed with dangerous weapons attacked the woman and beheaded here.
According to the rioters, the woman was involved in a religious argument with another person earlier in the day. The other person has not been identified.
Police public relations officer in Kano, Mr. Musa Magaji Majia, confirmed the murder. He also says that some of the persons involved in the killing have been arrested while a manhunt has been launched “for those who escaped”.
The remains of the woman have been deposited in the mortuary.
According to reports, she was not registered with the market association hence it is difficult to identify her.
This week, a religious riot broke out in Niger State after a Christian trader, 24-year-old Methodus Chimaije Emmanuel, allegedly made a Facebook post insulting Prophet Mohammed.
Four people were killed, a church burnt down, several shops burnt and looted in the rioting carried out by a Muslim mob in Pandogari, a town in Rafi local government area in Niger State.
