MUSLIM MOB BURNS DOWN CHURCHES IN NORTH NIGERIA

NIGERIA

31 March 2004

Rampaging youths burnt down three churches and a hotel after one militant youth was remanded in custody for criminal damage to a church in Dutse, North Nigeria.

Muslims in Jigawa State Northern Nigeria have taken exception to the judicial procedures faced by one of their number who is accused of criminal damage against a church. On 17 March they reacted against a judge’s decision to refuse bail to Al-Haji Ibrahim Adamu, the accused, by burning down at least three local churches and a hotel. Many Christian families in Dutse to sought refuge at the state police command headquarters. Armed police were drafted to patrol the streets and restore peace.

PRAY

* Pray for the protection of Christians in Jigawa State, and that they will react in a Christ-like way to the destruction of the churches.

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