Deborah, a female student at the Shehu Shagari College of Education (SSCOE) in Sokoto, was allegedly tortured and burned to death on blasphemy charges today, Thursday, May 12.
Deborah, who is claimed to live with her parents in Sokoto’s Old Airport Road neighborhood, was accused of insulting Prophet Muhammad (SAW) during a heated debate with her classmates.
‘She was having a disagreement with some of her classmates over an upcoming exam, and when asked how she passed her examinations, she responded it was because of Jesus.’ She was urged to retract her statement and apologize, but she declined.
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The school security intervened, and took her to their post but they were overpowered by students after which she was killed in the process. After killing her, her body was burnt on the school premises”a source said.
Addressing newsmen at Government House in Sokoto, the Commissioner of Information, Isah Bajini Galadanchi, said the state government has ordered security agencies to investigate the incident to ascertain its remote causes. It also ordered the immediate closure of the college.
