As reactions continue to trail the murder of the Shehu Shagari college of education student, Deborah Samuel over alleged blasphemy, a group, Muslim united for peace and justice, has called for swift and transparent justice against her killers.
The group says the tragic event of the murder of Deborah can be utilized as a turning point in Muslim-Christian relations, and herald a new era of peaceful and respectful coexistence.
Prof Lakin Akintola of the Muslim Rights Concern, MURIC, who lent his voice to the call, urges leaders of faiths to continue to enlighten and educate adherents on the need for mutual respect, to focus on messages of love and work against voices of hatred and extremism amongst them.
The group also urges States governments to strengthen or promulgate laws to criminalize blasphemy, and killing for blasphemy outside the law, and faithfully enforce them.
