EMIR OF ILORIN WARNS MUSLIM AND CHRISTIAN LEADERS AGAINST RELIGIOUS CRISIS IN KWARA STATE.

Chairman of the Kwara State Council of Chiefs and Emir of Ilorin, Alhaji Ibrahim Sulu Gambari has cautioned Muslims and Christians to avoid religious crisis of any king.

His appeal is coming on the heels of the violent clash between Muslims and Christians which broke out at Surulere Baptist School in Ilorin as Mission Schools shut down by the State Government over hijab issue resume classes.

At least, 20 persons were reported injured in the violence which erupted with motorists deserting the troubled area for hours.

Police later dispersed people involved with teargas to restore order in the area.

The Emir of Ilorin, appealed to adherents of Islam and Christianity, to continue to embrace peace and harmony in the state.