What caused Kaduna Crisis?
In February and May 1992, in what became known as the Zangon-Kataf crisis, there were clashes in Zangon-Kataf between the Hausa and the Kataf (a predominantly Christian ethnic group), initially sparked off by a dispute over the relocation of a market.
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What happened in southern Kaduna State?
Two soldiers, 32 others killed, seven injured, houses burnt in Southern Kaduna attack. The Kaduna State Government has said no fewer than 34 persons, including two soldiers, were killed in the Sunday night attack on Agban Kagoro in Kaura Local Government Area of the state by bandits.
Which tribe is the most populated in Southern Kaduna?
Under the governance of Kaduna is the ancient city of Zaria. Kaduna State is mostly populated by Hausa, Gbagyi, Adara, Ham, Atyap, Bajjuu and Agworok ethnic communities.
What happened Zango Kataf?
According to official figures, the May 1992 tragedy was said to have claimed 471 lives (250 in Kaduna, 188 in Zangon Kataf and the other 33 from Zaria, Ikara and other areas), 518 persons injured, 229 houses burnt or destroyed and 218 vehicles destroyed or burnt.
How many wards are in Kaduna North?
12 subdivisions
Administrative subdivisions Kaduna North Local Government Area consists of 12 subdivisions (second-order administrative divisions) or electoral wards, namely: Badarawa. Dadi Riba.
Is there Sharia in Kaduna State?
Religion in Kaduna State is a secular state, with Christian, Muslim and some indigenous religious adherents. The Sharia is valid for the areas with a mainly Muslim population.
Which local government has the highest population in Kaduna?
Southern Kaduna is made up of 12 Local Government Areas,LGAs , and holds 51.2% of the population of Kaduna state, based on the 2006 census population figures, officials of the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU) have claimed.
Which state is the safest state in Nigeria?
Gombe State, has been rated as the safest state in Nigeria in the first quarter of 2022.
How many zones are there in Kaduna?
There are three (3) senatorial districts in Kaduna State. Namely: Kaduna Central, Kaduna North and Kaduna South.
What language is spoken in Kaduna?
Hausa
Hausa is Kaduna State’s most widely spoken language, while English is its official language. Other local languages are also spoken, such as Yoruba, Igbo, Fula and English Creole among others.
What tribe is Kaduna?
Kaduna State is mostly populated by Hausa, Gbagyi, Adara, Ham, Atyap, Bajjuu and Agworok ethnic communities.
What is the nicest part of Nigeria?
Calabar. Calabar is often referred to as the people’s paradise with lots of attractive places to visit.