Muslim youths in Kano state, northern Nigeria, went on a rampage yesterday over rumours that a Christian teacher had drawn a cartoon of Mohammed.

There was panic in Tudun Wada Local Government area of Kano State yesterday as youths unleashed terror on Christians living in the area. The action was as a result of speculations that a Christian teacher in the area drew a cartoon of Prophet Muhammad and displayed it in his sleeping room in the area.

The protesting youths caused serious pandemonium. Ten shops belonging to Igbo traders in the area were set on fire.

The cartoonist was said to have relocated to the house of the district head for safety, before the intervention of the police. The police are now on red alert in the town to prevent escalation of the crisis.

Police believe they now have the situation under control.

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