Hijab Controversy: Christians, Muslims In Violent Clash, As Kwara Govt Reopens Schools
Violence erupted on Wednesday in Ilorin, Kwara State capital after the state government reopened 10 schools shut last month over the use of hijab by Muslim female students.
Christians and Muslims not pleased with the situation went into a clash at Baptist Smith Secondary School, Agba Dam as they pelted themselves with stones.
Residents claim that the Muslims are angry over the refusal of Christian leaders to allow usage of Hijab by Muslim students.
The situation grew worse as angry Christian and Muslim faithful throw various objects including stones and plastic chairs at themselves with security operatives struggling to control the situation.
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