Reinhard Bonke- Kano Crisis of October 1991
The newspaper article here is a report from New York Times. The German evangelist wanted to hold a crusade in Kano, guess who bore the brunt? Sabon Gari residence basically the Igbo Christians. Govt said 8 died, some report—300.
The newspaper article here is a report from New York Times. The German evangelist wanted to hold a crusade in Kano, guess who bore the brunt? Sabon Gari residence basically the Igbo Christians. Govt said 8 died, some report—300.
Listen to New York Times of 17th October 1991...
"Muslims pursued their hunt for Christians today in religious rioting in the northern city of Kano, witnesses said. Thousands of people reportedly besieged police stations to seek protection.
"Muslims pursued their hunt for Christians today in religious rioting in the northern city of Kano, witnesses said. Thousands of people reportedly besieged police stations to seek protection.
The Government said 8 people had been killed since the rioting began on Monday, but an unconfirmed report in one newspaper said 300 had died. Another newspaper reported that witnesses had seen about 20 bodies.
President Ibrahim Babangida cut short his visit to Zimbabwe for the meeting of Commonwealth nations to return to Lagos tonight. He said some press accounts of casualties were exaggerated. Protest Over Christian Meeting.
Government troops have failed to contain the violence, which began when thousands of Muslims took to the streets to protest the granting of police permission for a Christian revival meeting".
—New York Times, October 17, 1991.
Religion don kee Naija.
—New York Times, October 17, 1991.
Religion don kee Naija.
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