The Sokoto State Governor, Ahmed Aliyu, says his administration will not condone any act capable of degrading the Prophet, in a state like Sokoto which is predominantly Muslim.
The governor was reacting to the mob killing of a butcher in the state over alleged blasphemy.
The Governor in a statement signed by his spokesperson, Abubakar Bawa enjoined the residents to remain calm and law-abiding as the matter is receiving due attention from relevant authorities, warning them against taking laws into their own hands.
A butcher identified as Usman Buda, was on Sunday killed by extremist over an alleged blasphemous comment.
The Public Relations Officer of the Sokoto State Command, ASP Ahmad Rufa’i, in a statement, confirmed the incident and revealed that a team of policemen were led to the scene by the Commissioner of Police, Area Commander Metro, and DPO Kwanni, only to find the mob had dispersed and left the victim unconscious.
