Kano riot 1953 - SS3 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What was the main cause of the Kano riot of 1953?
Economic inequality
Political instability
Political instability
What triggered the riot in Kano in 1953?
The selection of a new emir
The rise of Christian missionaries
The influx of Igbo traders
What was the outcome of the Kano riot of 1953?
Greater integration and inclusiveness in Nigerian society
A deeper sense of division and animosity among different groups
The establishment of an independent Muslim state in northern Nigeria
A deeper sense of division and animosity among different groups
Who did many Muslims in Kano feel were threatening their culture and traditions?
Christian missionaries
British colonial authorities
All of the above
What was the role of the police and British military forces during the Kano riot?
They remained neutral and did not get involved
They sided with the Muslim protesters
They clashed with the protesters and used force to restore order
They clashed with the protesters and used force to restore order
When did the Kano riot of 1953 occur?
The Kano riot of 1953 occurred in 1953.
The Kano riot of 1953 occurred in 1953.
The Kano riot of 1953 highlighted the deep-seated tensions and divisions that existed within Nigeria's diverse population and served as a wake-up call to the British colonial authorities to work towards a more inclusive and equitable system of governance.