Christians and Muslims clashed in Ilorin, the capital of Kwara state, on March 17 after the state government reopened 10 Christian schools that had been closed due to a hijab controversy.
Government-funded Christian schools had previously been closed due to a disagreement over Muslim students' use of the hijab.
However, after the schools were reopened in accordance with the state government's directive today, March 17, a fight erupted.
The brawl erupted after Christian officials at Baptist School, Surulere, barred Hijab-wearing girls from entering the school. This did not sit well with Muslim parents, resulting in arguments and a confrontation.
The situation worsened as enraged Christian and Muslim believers threw rocks and plastic chairs at one another.
To de-escalate the situation, security personnel stationed near the school had to call for reinforcements. Tear gas was used to disperse the crowd.
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