Amnesty International said that authorities must curtail the impunity responsible for an increase in mob violence.
Mr Bala said, “The concern about my safety is always there.’’
Mrs Jatau, 46, a healthcare worker, would be expected back in court on December 19 to continue standing trial over the blasphemy charges brought by Bauchi government.
Ms Jatau’s arrest and prolonged detention have raised concerns from international bodies.
According to the sources, the violence was sparked by two Christian men accused by the rioters of desecrating the Quran.
“The Nigerian authorities continue to create a permissive environment for brutality. #Sokoto #Nigeria #Blasphemy,” Amnesty International stated.
“Blasphemy, though an offence recognised by Nigerian law, is not subject to the whims of members of the public for enforcement,” Mr Adejobi said.
Ahmad Rufai, Sokoto police spokesperson, confirmed this killing to People Gazette on Sunday evening.
For allegedly insulting Allah and Prophet Muhammad, authorities in northwestern Pakistan on Monday arrested a Chinese engineer.
The defendant was arraigned on July 16, 2021 by Kano State government on four counts charge bordering on blasphemous comments against Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
