One year after the brutal murder of Deborah Samuel, a Christian woman accused of blasphemy, justice is yet to be served as her killers remain at large.
Samuel was reportedly beaten to death by a mob in her home in Kaduna State on May 12, 2022, after being accused of insulting the prophet Muhammad.
The gruesome incident sparked outrage from various quarters, with many calling for justice for the deceased.
In a statement released by the Inter-Faith Council, they condemned the heinous act and urged the government to ensure that those responsible for the killing are brought to justice.
One year later, the case remains unresolved, with no one held accountable for the murder.
The lack of progress in the case has caused frustration among Samuel’s family and human rights activists, who have accused the government of not doing enough to bring the perpetrators to book.
Speaking on the matter, a human rights activist, Emeka Umeagbalasi, expressed his disappointment at the lack of progress, stating that it is unacceptable that one year after the incident, no one has been held accountable for the murder of Samuel.
Meanwhile, the Inter-Faith Council has renewed their call for justice, stating that it is essential to ensure that such acts of violence do not occur again.
They also urged the government to do more to protect religious minorities and ensure that they are not targeted for their beliefs.
The case of Deborah Samuel is just one of many instances of religious violence in Nigeria, with Christians and Muslims being targeted in different parts of the country.
The government has been called upon to take decisive action to address the issue and ensure that perpetrators are held accountable for their actions.