The Nigerian Police Force Sokoto State command has reacted to the alleged killing of one Usman Buda, by his colleagues in Sokoto for alleged blasphemous comment.
The command confirmed this in a statement signed by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) ASP Ahmad Rufa’i and made available to newsmen on Sunday.
According to the statement as released by the command, “on 25th June 2023 at about 0955hrs, a distress call was received at about 0920hrs that one Usman Buda ‘M’ of Gwandu LGA a Butcher at Sokoto Abbatoir allegedly blasphemed the holy prophet Muhammad (SAW) as a result, he was mobbed and attacked by some Muslims faithful who inflicted serious injuries on him.
“Upon receiving the information, the Commissioner of Police, Area Commander Metro, and DPO Kwanni led a team of policemen and all other operational commanders to the scene.
“On arrival, the mob escaped the scene and left the victim unconscious where he was rescued and taken to Usmanu Danfodio Teaching Hospital Sokoto for treatment, and was later confirmed dead at the said hospital meanwhile, the area is calm.”
The statement further said the Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, CP Ali Hayatu Kaigama, is appealing to members of the public to go about their lawful activities and should not panic as the situation is under control.
He, however, confirmed that that investigation is on to arrest the perpetrators and bring them to book.
Meanwhile, in order to dowse the tension that may arise as a result of the incident, the state governor, Ahmed Aliyu, has called for calm by residents of the state.
Reacting to the incident, the state governor, Ahmed Aliyu, called on the people of the state to remain calm and law-abiding at all times.
The governor made the plea in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Malam Abubakar Bawa, following an attack on one Usman Buda for allegedly degrading the personality of Prophet Muhammad, SAW at the Sokoto main abattoir on Sunday morning.
The governor cautioned the people against any act capable of degrading the personality of Prophet Muhammad SAW especially in a state like Sokoto which is predominantly a Muslim-dominated community.
Aliyu said that Sokoto people have so much respect and regard for Prophet Muhammad SAW, hence the need for all the residents to respect, and protect his dignity and personality.
“I want to call on the people of Sokoto State to avoid taking laws into their hands, instead, they report any alleged crime or blasphemy to the appropriate quarters for necessary action.
“Our religion does not encourage taking laws into one’s hand, so let us try to be good followers of our religion,” he appealed.
The governor also said the present administration will not take the issue of blasphemy lightly and will deal decisively with anyone found guilty of any act aimed at degrading the personality of Prophet Muhammad, in line with the provision of Islamic laws.
The governor assured the people of the state of his administration’s commitment to guarantee the safety of the lives and property of all law-abiding citizens.
He also warned would-be troublemakers to have a change of mind, adding that Sokoto is the wrong place for them.
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