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Fifteen people are reported to have died since clashes between Muslims and Christians began two days ago in Borno State, northeastern Nigeria, ‘The Guardian’ reported on Wednesday.
The dispute, which began on Monday in Damboa Council area, arose from a disagreement between some Muslim youths and Christians over the siting of a church in a Muslim dominated area. ‘The Guardian’ reported that the land was sold to a Christian group on condition that it would not build the church. However, the agreement was breached and angry Muslim youths reportedly burnt it down.
Many residents fled, some taking refuge in police stations as fierce fighting raged, the daily reported. Additional police were sent to the area on Tuesday to stop the rioting.
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