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| Deborah lifeless body |
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| Shehu Shagari College of Education |
Management of the Shehu Shagari College of Education in Sokoto State has
suspended academic activities following the killing of a female student
identified as Deborah.
Daily post had reported that Deborah, who was accused of making a blasphemous
comment against Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) in a WhatsApp group, was set ablaze
by some Muslim boys on Thursday morning.
It was gathered that pandemonium began in the school environment when some
young men dragged the victim from class, accusing her of insulting the
prophet.
Following immediate threats to her safety, she was immediately evacuated to
the security post of the school where the mob took her from the personnel.
Despite the efforts of security personnel in the school, Deborah was
reportedly beaten to a pulp and later set ablaze.
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Commissioner of Information, Isa Bajini Galadanchi confirmed the development
to reporters at the Government House in Sokoto.
According to the Commissioner, Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal had ordered that
the school be shut and directed the Ministry of Higher Education and relevant
security agencies to investigate the matter.
“The Governor has called on the people of the state to remain calm and
maintain peace as the government would take appropriate actions on the
findings of the investigation,” Bajini said.
A circular was issued by the school management saying that the school has been
shut down till further notice.
All students were asked to vacate the school premises with immediate effect.