Violence erupted in Talata-Mafara community in Zamfara state on Monday as no fewer than eight persons were killed over alleged blasphemy by a student of Abdu Gusau Polytechnic, Talata-Mafara.
It was learnt that the student was alleged to have made a blasphemous statement against Islam and Prophet Muhammad and was consequently attacked by a mob.
Others who tried to rescue him were also attacked and burnt to death.
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It was learnt that the student was alleged to have made a blasphemous statement against Islam and Prophet Muhammad and was consequently attacked by a mob.
Others who tried to rescue him were also attacked and burnt to death.
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Religion now preaches violence? This is horrible. Religious intolerance will always draw us back. Many many steps behind.