BREAKING: HIJAB: Tension In Ilorin As Hoodlums Attack Churches, Schools

There is palpable tension in Ilorin,Kwara State capital over wearing of hijab.

CityNews Nigeria learnt that scores of hoodlums took to Ilorin metropolis Monday and attacked a number of churches and schools.

This online medium gathered that hijab (veil) wearing in Christian grant-aided mission schools took a violent turn Monday in Ilorin, Kwara state capital as some hoodlums allegedly vandalised churches, shops and schools in Sabo-Oke, Muritala Mohammed way and other areas of the metropolis.

Other places affected include Post Office, Surulere and Maraba where churches and Christian schools are located.

It took combined efforts of officers and men of the Kwara State Police Command, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the Nigeria Army to prevent the break down of law and order.

This tense situation sent fears and apprehension down the spines of residents of the areas.

Details later…