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Current Development in Sokoto: Statement by the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto

The Bishop appeals to Christians to remain law abiding and pray for the return of normalcy

The Sokoto State Government has declared 24-hour curfew to help stem the ongoing protests embarked upon by Muslim youth in the state capital on Saturday.  During the protest, groups of youths led by some adults in the background attacked the Holy Family Catholic Cathedral at Bello Way, destroying church glass…

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Female Student Stoned to Death in Sokoto, Nigeria

Bishop Kukah called on all Christians to remain calm and pray for the repose of the soul of Deborah Yakubu

A 200 level female christian student, Deborah Yakubu, was stoned to death and set ablaze at the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto. Deborah allegedly had argument with fellow students online and the muslims among them claimed that she blasphemed prophet muhammad. The interaction reportedly took place during the muslim…