The violence apparently forced Governor Alhaji Abubakar Habiu Hashidu to set up the committee to further consider the implications of implementing Islamic law. To read direct news from Nigeria, visit Africa Newswire . For more news about shari'a and Nigeria, see the BBC , AllAfrica , and Yahoo's full coverage . About fifteen people were killed in Gombe in September when Christian youths protested shari'a. Deadly riots lead to suspension of Islamic law.
Deadly riots lead to suspension of Islamic law.
Third state moving toward implementing Koranic laws. Northern states adopt Islamic law, increasing Christian-Muslim tensions.