Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Mathew Hassan Kukah has called on Christians in the country to remain calm and to avoid any action that might ignite civil unrest in the country.
The revered leader made the call in a response to the unfortunate incident that led to the loss of life of a female student, Deborah Yakubu, at the Shehu Shagari College of Education, Sokoto state.
The tragedy occurred following alleged blasphemy against Prophet Muhammad S.A.W made by the female student.
Bishop in a statement called on the authorities to arrest and punish the culprit by the extant laws of the land.
Kukah, added that the government had directed immediate closure of the institution to forestall a breakdown of law and order in the state.
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