Identifier IBD033190
Title Woman Lynched Over Blasphemy, Niger
Description Muslim youths lynched a woman identified as Amaye for allegedly making blasphemous remarks against Prophet Muhammad. The victim, a food vendor, was accused of making the unwanted remarks at her restaurant after her nephew jokingly expressed interest in marrying her, citing the tradition of the Prophet.
Start date 2025-08-30
End date 2025-08-30
Duration 1 Day(s)
Place Kasuwan-Garba
Number of death(s) 1
Number of death(s) according to police NaN
Number of death(s) according to press 1
Protagonists islamic groups
Causes of violence religious issue
Sources of information Other newspaper 3 (1 ) , The Punch (1 ) , Nigerian Tribune (1 )
LGA Mariga