The Kano riots of 1953 is significant because?

A. It involved rioting between Igbos and Hausas
B. it was the first outbreak of violence between the major political parties
C. many innocent lives were lost
D. violence broke out when the Emir was on an official tour of Sabon Gari, the scene of the violence
E. the police could not arrest the rioters, thus nobody was charged to court

Correct Answer:

Option B – it was the first outbreak of violence between the major political parties