An irate mob Saturday lynched a food vendor in Kasuwan-Garba town, Mariga LGA of Niger State, over alleged blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad.
The incident reportedly happened after the woman, identified as Amaye, made comments considered offensive while interacting with a customer in her restaurant.
The customer was said to have jokingly proposed marriage to her, citing the tradition of the Prophet, after which she made the alleged blasphemous remarks.
The woman, revealed reports, was first taken to the palace of the district head of Kasuwan-Garba, who then handed her over to security operatives for investigation.
Afterwards, the mob reportedly overwhelmed the security operatives and lynched her.
Confirming the incident on Sunday, Wasiu Abiodun, spokesperson of the Niger State police Command, said that the woman was burnt before additional security teams could arrive at the scene.
Said the police spokesperson: “On 30/8/2025 at about 2:00pm, a report received indicated that one Amaye, a female of Kasuwan-Garba, Mariga LGA, made some comments against the Islamic prophet.
“Unfortunately, it led to a mob attack, and she was set ablaze before the reinforcement of the security teams.
“Meanwhile, efforts are being made to ensure that arrests are effected and that suspects are investigated and prosecuted”.
