Killing of Deborah Samuel: 13 Muslim Groups Demand Justice Against Killers
Category: Nigeria News
Irked by the death of Deborah Samuel, a student of Shehu Shagari College of
Education, Sokoto, who was gruesomely killed over alleged blasphemy, 13 Muslim
groups, under the auspices of Muslims United for Peace and Justice, have
demanded justice for the victim.
The groups advised the State and
the Federal governments to promulgate laws to criminalize blasphemy and
killing for blasphemy outside the law, and faithfully enforce them.
Addressing a press conference in Lagos, alongside other Muslim
leaders, the Executive Director of Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), Professor
Lakin Akintola, appealed for justice against the killers, irrespective of the
nature of their motivation or the justification they claimed.
According
to him, the tragic event could be utilized as a turning point in
Muslim-Christian relations and herald a new peaceful co-existence, adding that
these were achievable ideals if each religious adherent would embrace and
sincerely practice the sublime messages of their faith.
He urged
Christians to employ all means to fend-off intolerance and called for deep
introspection by leaders of the Christian community.
He explained,
“We express strong solidarity with voices of reason and moderation amongst
scholars of Islam and declare readiness to continue working together to
strengthen the pillars of national peace, reconciliation and
understanding.”
He enjoined leaders of various religious faiths to
continue to enlighten and educate adherents on the need for mutual respect, to
focus on messages of love and work against voices of hatred and extremism,
amongst them.
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