#HijabCrisis: Fresh violence erupts in Kwara over hijab controversy
A very disturbing fresh violence erupted in Kwara on Wednesday over the ageing hijab crisis and the state government reopened 10 schools shut last months.
A very disturbing fresh violence erupted in Kwara on Wednesday over the ageing hijab crisis and the state government reopened 10 schools shut last months.
Moreso, the two warring religious groups not pleased with the decision went into a terrible clash and disallowed the girls in Hijab from gaining access into the school. The clash broke out in front of Baptist Smith Secondary School, Agba Dam,
Consequently, the situation grew worse as angry Christian and Muslim faithful throw various objects including stones and plastic chairs at themselves.
The security operatives close to the school had to call for reinforcement to calm the situation. The operatives dispersed them with tear gas.
Recall that the hijab crisis started over three weeks ago when officials of Saint Anthony secondary school prevented female students on hijab from gaining access to schools claiming that it is a missionary school.
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Moreso, several meeting has been held between top members of the two warring religion with the government temporarily closing down the ten schools until the reopening on Wednesday morning.
The bone of contention is in a statement made on Tuesday night by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Education and Human Capital Development, Kemi Adeosun.
“The government is convinced that its policy to allow willing Muslim schoolgirls to wear their hijab (face covering) in public schools will lead to sustainable peace and communal harmony anchored on mutual respect and understanding.
“This path to mutual respect, understanding, and peace with regards to hijaab had long been adopted in all of the northern Nigeria and many states in the Southwest such as Lagos, Osun, Ekiti, and the Oyo States.
“As the students resume normal classes, the government took special notice of the plight of those of them preparing for the West African Senior School Certificate Examination and hereby directs affected schools to hold at least two-hour extra lesson for all the intending candidates after school hours daily.”
Outburst as Christians and Muslims Clash in Kwara over Hijab crisis. pic.twitter.com/ilLdhPjobh
— RNN.NG (@ReadNGNetwork) March 17, 2021
