Worshipers of the Oro and some church members got into a fight in Lagos State, which resulted in one death and several injuries.
The Yoruba people of South West Nigeria have a unique festival called Oro. If Oro is going to parade through a neighbourhood, a curfew is set, and women are required to stay indoors.
It is forbidden for women to look at the deity. Males who are neither initiates or natives are also subject to the prohibition.
SP Benjamin Hundeyin, the police public relations officer, commented on the unpleasant situation that occurred in Lagos and added that certain people had been detained for murder.
Hundeyin, however, did not state when or where the clash occurred.
“Oro worshippers clashed with church members holding a vigil. It sadly resulted in the death of one person. It’s clearly a murder case. Suspects have been arrested. But henceforth, how do we ensure religious tolerance in similar cases?,” he tweeted.