An irate mob in Sokoto has killed a butcher, Usman Buda, after he was accused of making blasphemous comments against Prophet Muhammad.
The incident occurred at the Sokoto metropolis abattoir around 10:00 am yesterday.
A witness, who only gave his name as Aliyu, told Premium Times on phone that Buda made a blasphemous comment and repeated it three times when confronted by some of the people present.
“My brother was at the abattoir when it occurred. When Usman (Buda) insulted the Prophet, some people said he had mental issues, but most of those around him, who were his business friends, said he was never known to have any mental problems,” he said.
The witness, however, did not say the blasphemous statement Buda was accused of making.
The Sokoto State police command confirmed the killing in a statement by its spokesperson, Ahmad Rufai.