Local News

Curfew declared in Sokoto as Protesters Demand Release of Deborah’s ‘killers’

Aminu Tambuwal, governor of Sokoto, has declared a 24-hour curfew in the state as tension mounts following the killing of Deborah Samuel.

Deborah is a female student of Shehu Shagari College of Education.

She was killed by a rampaging mob over alleged blasphemy on Thursday.

Her killing had ignited widespread uproar and condemnation across the country, with Nigerians asking the government to fish out the perpetrators of the crime.

Subsequently, the police command in Sokoto announced the arrest of two suspects in connection with the killing.

But on Saturday morning, some Muslim youths in Sokoto took to the streets to protest against the arrest of the suspects.

VAM News had reported that Tambuwal met with Muslim leaders in the state to discuss how to ensure the student’s murder does not elicit violent reprisals. CONTINUE READING…

VAM News

Recent Posts

Why Tinubu Deserves A Second Term, By Omotayo Olajide

By Omotayo Olajide You may not like Tinubu, You may even hate APC. But politics…

1 hour ago

2027: Atiku Promises To Pay LG Money Directly

Presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, says he will pay local government…

3 hours ago

APC ward chair shot dead, 3 others abducted in fresh attack

NEWS UPDATE Gunmen on Sunday night stormed Rantan village in Bebeji Local Government Area of…

5 hours ago

NANS, Osun Poly Demand Investigation Into Ademiju’s Death In Osogbo

The National Association of Nigerian Students, South West Zone, and the management of Osun State…

18 hours ago

EFCC Dismisses Over 40 Staff For Corruption, Prosecutes 5 Others

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, has dismissed more than 40 of its staff…

18 hours ago

Messi Retires From International Football

Lionel Messi said on Monday he is retiring from international football after leading Argentina to…

20 hours ago