The incident reportedly happened on Saturday after the
woman, identified as Amaye, made comments considered offensive while
interacting with a customer in her restaurant.

The customer was said to have jokingly proposed marriage to
her, citing the tradition of the Prophet, after which she made the alleged
blasphemous remarks.

According to Daily Trust, the woman was first taken to the
palace of the district head of Kasuwan-Garba, who then handed her over to
security operatives for investigation.

Afterwards, the mob reportedly overwhelmed the security
operatives and lynched her.

Confirming the incident on Sunday, Wasiu Abiodun,
spokesperson of the Niger police command, told TheCable that the woman was
burnt before additional security teams could arrive at the scene.

“On 30/8/2025 at about 2pm, a report received indicated that
one Amaye, a female of Kasuwan-Garba, Mariga LGA, made some comments against
the Islamic prophet,” the police spokesperson said.

“Unfortunately, it led to a mob attack, and she was set
ablaze before the reinforcement of the security teams.

“Meanwhile, efforts are being made to ensure that arrests
are effected and that suspects are investigated and prosecuted.”