‘Christians Are Infidels, Should Leave Nigeria,’ Muslim Cleric Says

Christian leaders say the comments violate Nigeria’s constitutional protections and fuel dangerous narratives about religious ownership of the state. By Luka Binniyat KADUNA, Nigeria — A firestorm erupted across Nigeria after influential Islamic cleric Sheikh Sani Yahaya Jingir declared that Christians are “infidels,” a minority, and should leave the country if they oppose Muslim–Muslim political…