Muslims and Christians in northern Nigeria take steps toward reconciling
Conflict in northern Nigeria has often pitted the Muslim majority against the Christian minority. Some neighbors are working to change that.
Judy Ugwu, a 38-year-old mother of four who lives in northwestern Nigeria, was shocked when a group of Muslims visited her and other Christian widows and orphans, donating food, clothing, and school supplies.
“I can’t believe they came and visited me,” she said. “I want to forgive every Muslim who has wronged me in any way.”
Her husband was among 60 people in their village killed earlier this year by gunmen dressed in military uniforms and armed with AK-47 rifles and other weapons. Ugwu believes the attackers were Hausa-Fulani, who are predominantly Muslim herders of cattle.
