Christian Woman Allegedly Beaten in Kogi for Not Covering Hair During Ramadan.
A young Christian woman has come forward with claims that she was attacked in Kogi State by a group of young Muslim extremist for not cover her hair during ramadan.
The incident reportedly happened in Anyigba, a busy town in Dekina Local Government Area. According to a post circulating on Facebook, the men beat her and told her she needed to cover her head because of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, which began in mid-February and runs until mid-March this year.
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The Facebook user who shared the story wrote: “The girl in this picture claim some boys beat her up in Anyigba. She said they beat her because she did not cover her head and they said it was against their muslim practice. Pls I need more facts about this case.”
The post has since raised questions online, with many people pointing out that Nigeria is a multi-religious country where the constitution guarantees freedom of worship. Christians are not required to follow Islamic practices such as covering their hair during Ramadan.
Kogi State, where Anyigba is located, is known to have a large Christian population. For many, the news is troubling because it suggests that tensions that have often been reported in the far north may be spreading to other regions.
This is not the first time such issues have come up during Ramadan. Over the years, there have been reports from parts of northern Nigeria where Christians say they were harassed or beaten for eating in public during the fasting hours. While those reports have mostly come from states with Sharia-based laws, this latest claim in Kogi has caught many by surprise.
The details of what happened are still not fully clear. The young woman has not yet been identified, and it is not known if she has reported the matter to the police. Attempts to reach officials in Kogi State for their reaction have not been successful so far.
This is a developing story. Toktok9ja will continue to follow it and bring you updates as more information becomes available.
Christian Woman Allegedly Beaten in Kogi for Not Covering Hair During Ramadan.
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