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Religious pandemonium grips Kwara state as muslims, christians clash over use of hijab In public schools, 3 injured
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Hijab Controversy: Police storm Kwara to restore normalcy
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Hijab controversy: Kwara finally reopens 10 schools By News Agency 48 Views
The Kwara state government has announced the immediate reopening of the 10 schools recently shut down over hijab controversy even as its peace-building efforts continue.
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According to NAN, Kemi Adeosun, permanent secretary, ministry of education and human capital development, broke the news in a statement on Wednesday.
The statement said the closure of the schools became necessary to forestall security breaches which may affect lives and properties.
“The government is convinced that its policy to allow willing Muslim schoolgirls to wear their hijab in public schools will lead to sustainable peace and communal harmony anchored on mutual respect and understanding,” it read.
By Hammed Shittu
Violence Wednesday marred the reopening of 10 schools, originally owned by Christian Missions, shut by the Kwara state government over the use of Hijab as Christians and Muslims in Ilorin engaged themselves.
The government of Addulrahman AbdulRazaq had ordered the reopening of the affected schools on Wednesday to enable the students prepare for the upcoming external examinations, without resolving the Hijab issue.
There are fears that if the unfolding development is not urgently and carefully handled it could snowball into religious violence in a state known for peace and religious harmony.
At the Baptist Secondary School, Surulere, the situation was serious as security operatives had to disperse the Muslim and Christian leaders who threw stones at each other over the development.
Three Injured As Muslims, Christians Clash Over Use Of Hijab In Kwara Schools
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