The Patriarch and Metropolitan Archbishop of Apostolic Synod of Charismatic Bishops Worldwide, Most Rev’d Prof. Joseph O. Akinyomi, has demanded justice for a female student of the Shehu Shagari College of Education in Sokoto State, Deborah Yakubu after she was killed for allegedly insulting Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
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TheNigerialawyer, had reported how Deborah was violently stoned to death and later set ablaze by the angry Islamic extremist, who are mostly students of the college.
“Send us important information. This group was not created for you to send useless information. It was created for you to send past questions if there is a test or an assignment. It is not for you to send useless information. Which prophet?” the late Deborah was quoted to have stated this in a voice note she shared to the WhatsApp group.
Reacting in a statement, Most Rev’d Prof. Joseph O. Akinyomi, urged the government to investigate this barbaric act and ensure those responsible are brought to justice.
“It was with a great shock I received the news of the tragedy that happened in the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto, leading to the murder of Ms. Deborah Yakubu, a 200 level Home Economic Student today.
“We therefore, condemn this incident and hereby call on the authorities to investigate this tragedy and ensure all those involved in this malicious act are brought to book.
“This must be done to ensure that this kind of act does not repeat itself and to give assurance that those who are guilty of this inhuman act are punished according to the law of our land. Religion should not play out here. Irrespective of those who have hand in this criminal act must be judged accordingly.
“However, I wish to call on all Christians in Sokoto and around to stay calm and continue with their daily activities in the State.
“I also urge them to pray for the departed soul of Ms. Deborah. This is very important. May God Almighty grant her soul eternal rest and console her family,” he added.
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