In 12 states of Nigeria there are Sharia laws that regulate social relations in the field of civil and criminal law . Sharia operates in 9 states with a Muslim majority, and in some parts of the 3 states. The code of Islamic law was adopted by the government as a rule of law in 1999, when the governor of Zamfara state, Ahmad Rufai Sani [1], began promoting Sharia ideas at the state level of the country.
States
As of 2009, Sharia law is in effect in 9 states:
- Zamfara
- Cano
- Sokoto
- Katsina
- Bauchi
- Borno
- Jigawa
- Kebbi
- Yobe
sharia is also practiced in three states (in some areas with a predominantly muslim population)
- Kaduna
- Niger
- Gombe
Shari'ah Disputes
Pogroms
The country had numerous riots against life under Sharia law, primarily with the participation of non-Muslim minorities in states with a Muslim majority, in which this system of law is implemented. In October 2001, more than 100 people died in the Kano state as a result of clashes between representatives of different faiths.
Penalty
In 2002, the first execution of a person under Sharia law took place in the state of Katsin ; Human Rights Watch condemned the execution [2] .
See also
- Islam in Nigeria
- Religion in Nigeria
- Polygamy in Nigeria
- LGBT rights in Nigeria
Notes
- ↑ Nigeria Sharia architect defends law , BBC News
- ↑ Nigeria: First Execution under Sharia Condemned , Human Rights Watch