Sokoto: Protesters storm Sultan Palace, demand release of Deborah’s killers
AREWA AGENDA – Thousands of Muslims Religious in Sokoto have demanded an immediate release of suspects arrested in connection with the killing of Deborah Samuel, the 200-level student of Shehu Shagari College of Education.
Convening at the palace of the Sultan on Saturday, demonstrators demanded the immediate release of “their brothers”, who stoned, flogged and burnt Ms Samuel to death over blasphemy.
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The protesters carried placards with inscriptions “Release(nd) our brothers,” “Muslims is not a terrorist,” in the presence of security officers.
The protest was organised by Isiyaku Malami, a Muslim devout who believes the killing of the suspect was protecting the integrity of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
“Peace be upon you, we are calling on all Muslims in Sokoto State, for a protest because of our brothers that have been arrested in defending our religion -Islam. Those who are uplifting the honour of our prophet SAW,” reads the protest message shared by Mr Malami to Muslims in the state.
When contacted on Saturday, Mr Malami said “we have mobilised more than 2,000 people now.”
