Hundreds of aggrieved youth stormed Kano Hisbah office, on Wednesday, to stage a protest over an alleged blasphemy song against the holy prophet Muhammad, calling on the government to do the needful by arresting the purported singer. During the protest, the protesters, displaying various placards, alleged that the government and the security agents in the state are reluctant to act on the issue. It would be recalled that one Yahaya Sharif-Aminu, composed a song alleged to contain derogatory verses attributed to the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Last Friday, the family house of the singer located at Sharifai quarters in Kano Municipal Local government was set ablaze by irate youths who invaded the area in protest against the song. Findings indicated that the singer is said to be a follower of Tijjaniya sect and is a member of Faidha group who are known for their preference of Ibrahim Nyass (a famous Senegalese Islamic Scholar) over Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

Source: Nigerian Tribune March 04, 2020 15:00 UTC