On 21 February 2000, Timothy Olakunle Ojo, “The News” magazine’s sales manager in Kaduna, northwest Nigeria, was attacked near the Jos Road area of the city by religious zealots who vandalised his car. Saka Anifowose, a driver for the magazine who had gone to Kaduna to deliver “The News” on consignment, was also attacked. He […]
On 21 February 2000, Timothy Olakunle Ojo, “The News” magazine’s sales manager in Kaduna, northwest Nigeria, was attacked near the Jos Road area of the city by religious zealots who vandalised his car.
Saka Anifowose, a driver for the magazine who had gone to Kaduna to deliver “The News” on consignment, was also attacked. He was stabbed three times by the rioters and is now receiving treatment in a Kaduna hospital.
BACKGROUND:
Muslim protesters held several rallies in support of the planned promulgation of the Sharia (Islamic) legal system in Kaduna state.
On 21 February, the Christians embarked on a demonstration against the proposed laws. Clashes later erupted between members of the opposing groups, leading to twenty reported deaths.
