Nigeria: Tight Security As Christians Mark Easter

30 March 2013

Military and police authorities yesterday beefed up security in most northern states and other parts of the country as Christians marked Good Friday and prepare for Easter celebrations tomorrow.

Soldiers and police officers were deployed in worship places especially churches in Kaduna, Kano, Maiduguri, Sokoto, Zaria and southern Kaduna areas among others.

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