Mob burns Nigerian woman to death for alleged blasphemy

Published: 9/1/2025
Mob burns Nigerian woman to death for alleged blasphemy
A Nigerian woman, accused of blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad, was burned to death by a mob in Niger state. Police are investigating the incident and seeking to arrest and prosecute the perpetrators. This tragic incident underscores the issue of vigilante justice and religious tensions in the region, where blasphemy is considered a crime. Such incidents raise concerns about the need for better protection of freedom of speech and prevention of religiously motivated violence in Nigeria.