Gov. Tambuwal Declares Curfew Following Attack Of Traders, Burning Of Churches, By Mob Protesting Arrest Of Killers Of Deborah Samuel.
Governor Tambuwal of Sokoto state declares curfew as rampaging mob burns Sokoto over arrest of Deborah Samuel’s killers
The Governor Imposed a curfew over 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 Saturday amidst protests for the release of those responsible for Thursday’s killing of Ms Samuel.
Ms Samuel, a 200-level home economics student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, was killed at about 9:00 a.m. for allegedly criticizing Prophet Muhammad.
Her killing has sparked nationwide outrage, with political and religious leaders demanding urgent arrest and prosecution of all suspects.
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