Mosques destroyed as mob attacks Muslim communities in Enugu State

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Security agents are working to restore calm after a mob attacked Muslim communities in parts of Nsukka in Enugu State.

The altercation is said to have started when a Muslim woman selling tomato took Keke Napep from a village market to her shop in the town and argument ensued between her and the driver over her transport fare.

The disagreement is reported to have generated to destruction and burning of properties belonging to Muslims in the area by the host communities that later deteriorated to burning of two mosques in the town.

But when contacted, the state’s Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Daniel Ndukwe said the force was not aware of the attacks but promised to investigate it.