Atiku Abubakar speaks after his posts condemning the killing of a Christian student by a mob in Sokoto were deleted

Former Vice president of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar has reacted after his posts condemning the killing of a Christian student, Deborah Samuel.

Recall that Deborah was allegedly killed by a mob over alleged blasphemy in Sokoto. 

 

In a statement shared on his verified Hausa page "Atiku Abubakar Hausa", he blamed his social media handlers for condemning Ms Samuel’s murder without consulting him.

 

Atiku wrote; 

 

“This evening, I received information that a post was made that doesn’t agree with my orders. I use this to announce that any post without AA is not from me. May God protect – AA".