Woman Burnt Alive In Niger Over Allegations Of Blasphemy

Residents of Kasuwan-Garba town in Mariga Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State on Saturday evening lynched and set a woman ablaze over an alleged blasphemous remark against Prophet Muhammad.

The woman, identified as Amaye, a food vendor, was said to have made the alleged blasphemous remarks at her restaurant after a customer jokingly expressed interest in marrying her, citing the tradition of the Prophet.

A source, who preferred anonymity, told our correspondent that the woman was first taken to the palace of the District Head of Kasuwan-Garba, who then handed her over to security operatives for investigation.

Subsequently, the mob overwhelmed the security operatives and lynched her.

Confirming the incident, Chairman of Mariga LGA, Abbas Adamu Kasuwan-Garba, said normalcy had been restored in the town.

Similarly, the Spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, said: “On 30/8/2025 at about 2pm, 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, investigated, and prosecuted”. Daily Trust