US EditionMob burns woman alive over alleged blasphemy in Niger
- On 30 August 2025, a woman named Amaye was lynched and set ablaze by a mob in Kasuwan-Garba, Mariga LGA, Niger State.
- The mob attack followed reports that Amaye, a food vendor, made alleged blasphemous remarks against Prophet Muhammad at her restaurant.
- Residents initially brought Amaye to the District Head's palace, where she was subsequently transferred to security officials before the mob overpowered them and lynched her.
- Police spokesman SP Wasiu Abiodun confirmed the incident occurred around 2 p.m., condemned mob justice, and said efforts are underway to arrest and prosecute all involved.
- The killing highlights persistent mob justice issues in northern Nigeria, with local authorities reporting that calm and normalcy have since returned to Kasuwan-Garba.
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Leaning Left2Leaning Right4Center1Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Right
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