A new wave of violence has erupted in Nigeria as Muslims and Christians battled in the northern Bauchi state.
The latest incident saw Muslims attacking Christian places of worship after two mosques were set on fire. The Muslims blamed this on the local Christian population.
However, Government officials were blaming the violence on local politicians. “This is a crisis fomented by troublemakers intent on causing disaffection in the state,” state governor Yuguda said in a radio broadcast.
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Muslims and Christians clash in Nigeria
A new wave of violence has erupted in Nigeria as Muslims and Christians battled in the northern Bauchi state.
The latest incident saw Muslims attacking Christian places of worship after two mosques were set on fire. The Muslims blamed this on the local Christian population.
However, Government officials were blaming the violence on local politicians. “This is a crisis fomented by troublemakers intent on causing disaffection in the state,” state governor Yuguda said in a radio broadcast.
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