Gen. Christopher Musa: El-Rufai Did Not Create Kaduna’s Division, Crisis
How old was General Christopher Musa in the year 2000, when Kaduna witnessed one of its deadliest religious riots, which was primarily caused by the proposed implementation of Sharia? I ask because Mallam Nasir El-Rufai was nowhere near the Kaduna State Government House when that incident occurred. For me, the attempt to implement Sharia law […]
General Christopher Musa has been asked about his age during the 2000 religious riots in Kaduna, which were sparked by the proposed implementation of Sharia law. He notes that Nasir El-Rufai was not in his position when the incident occurred. Musa believes that the attempt to implement Sharia law in Kaduna, despite resistance from Governor Makarfi, marked a significant turning point in the state's history and contributed to the division between North and South, as well as between Christians and Muslims.
Many businesses relocated during this period, creating physical and social separation. Even after the Sharia-related crises, Kaduna faced violence following the 2011 presidential election. Musa emphasizes that Kaduna has a long history of religious and ethnic violence before El-Rufai's time.
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