The Archbishop Of Canterbury, Justin Welby Has Condemned The Killing Of Deborah Samuel, A 200-Level Student Of Shehu Shagari College Of Education, Sokoto Who Beaten And Burnt To Death For Alleged Blasphemy
He Described It As A Sin Against God. The Cleric In A Series Of Tweets Called On The Nigerian Government To Protect Religious Rights.
He Expressed Disappointment That Such Violence Still Takes Place In The Name Of God
Welby Wrote: “I Strongly Condemn The Appalling Stoning To Death Of A Christian Woman In Sokoto, Nigeria. This Violence Is A Sin Against God. I Pray For The Family And Loved Ones Of Deborah Samuel.
“I Have Spent Much Time In Northern Nigeria Working With Others In Pursuit Of Reconciliation And Interfaith Dialogue. I Am Profoundly Disappointed And Grieved That Such Violence Still Takes Place In God’s Name. I’m Grateful For Those Nigerian Muslim Leaders That Have Condemned This Atrocity. I Call For Renewed Efforts By The Nigerian Government To Ensure Liberty And Equality Under The Law – Whether For Christians Or Muslims – Which Was So Tragically Absent In This Case. I Urged People To Pray For Interfaith Dialogue, Reconciliation And Peace In Nigeria.”