Usman Buds, a butcher employed by the Sokoto Abattoir, was murdered yesterday on suspicion of blasphemy.
The victim of Rugar Fulani was slain by his fellow butchers in Gulmare Village of Gwandu Local Government Area of Kebbi State after reportedly making derogatory remarks about the Prophet Muhammad and allegedly refusing to repent when he was urged to do so by his comrades.
According to an eyewitness who spoke to our correspondent under the condition of anonymity, Usman Buda stated that he agreed with Sheikh Abdul Azeez of Bauchi State when he said that he did not seek assistance from any human being, including the revered prophet of Islam, other than Almighty Allah.
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He said when Usman was asked to review his statement and repent he said he stood by his statement and what the Sheikh said was right and he support the statement 100 per cent and this provoked the Muslim Immah around him as he was stoned to death.
Usman Buda lived at Gidan Igwe area with his family in Sokoto metropolis at the time of his death.
The killing of Usman Buda came barely a year, when a girl, name Deborah Samuel was killed for alleged blasphemy.
When contacted, acting police public relations, officer Rufa’i Ahamed could not be reached despite several calls, as his line was not reachable.
Efforts to speak to chairman Sokoto state Butchers Association proved abortive, as the Abattoir was deserted shortly after the incident.
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