location: Kosofe
notes: During the night of 04/03 Hausa men attacked a group of Yorubas and their shops at Mile 12 market in Kosofe. Many shops were destroyed and six killed. In response to the invasion, some armed Yoruba youths converged close to the market in readiness for another attack or clash at about 1pm. The Yorubas chanted war songs attempted to invade the market and destroy shops belonging to Hausa traders, but they were dispersed by security operatives with tear gas canisters. 105 arrested total, among both groups.
target_text: location: Kosofe, fatalities: 6