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Bauchi Leader Says Sharia Criminal Law Applies to Muslims

By B.O.B Echoload

December 09, 2025

A Bauchi traditional leader stated that Sharia criminal law applies to Muslims and does not target Christians, describing contrary claims as misinformation.

The remarks come amid renewed public and international attention to Nigeria’s religious-freedom narratives and interfaith anxieties.

Source: Punch, 2025-12-09