Buhari Condemns Kano Blasphemy Killing, Vows Justice will be done in the Matter

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Saturday, June 4th, 2016

President Muhammadu Buhari has described as sad and regrettable the developments that led to the killing of Mrs Bridget Agbahime, an Igbo market woman in Kano.

President Buhari condoles with the husband of the deceased, Pastor Mike Agbahime, the family and relations, praying that God would give them the fortitude to bear the loss.

He also commended the law enforcement agents for apprehending the prime suspect behind the killing, as well as the Kano State government, which summoned a meeting of Christian and Islamic leaders, widower of the deceased, and security agencies, as soon as the sad event occurred.

President Buhari promised that justice would be done in the matter, and urged the people not to take the law into their hands.

“The incident at Kofar Wambai market, Kano city, is utterly condemnable, and the state government has been quite proactive.

“Let us ensure that we keep the peace, as justice will be done. Let us learn to respect each other’s faith, so that we can know each other and live together in peace,” the President said.

On thursday, Mrs Bridget Agbahime, an Igbo market woman was killed at Yan Robobi in Kofar Wambai market in Kano by irate religious radicals who accused her of blasphemy against Prophet Mohammed during a religious argument.