Abstract:
This work examines the History of Muslims-Christian activities among
the Igala people of Ankpa Local Government Area of Kogi State, from
1979 to 1992. The work examines the activities of Christians and
Muslims. It also shows the relationship between all the religions that exist
in the area since 1979 and ends up in 1992. The work defines the
geographical location of the people of Ankpa. It has also discussed the
advent of Islam and Christianity in the area. It examined the features of
Islam and Christianity. The work highlighted the facilitating factors,
mode and way of interaction. It gives suggestions and draws a
conclusion. In the finding, it is discovered that in Ankpa Local
Government Area, Muslims, Christians and traditional religion have been
in peace since the introduction of the religions into the area but sometimes intra-religious violence do occur among them. The secret of
this success is discovered to be hinged on mutual respect,
accommodation, tolerance, dialogue and understanding among the
religions in the area. Both Secondary as well as Primary sources were
used to accomplish the write-up
