A major event in Nigerian history that led to the suspension…

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A major event in Nigerian history that led to the suspension of Nigeria’s constitution and the declaration of a state of emergency by the colonial authorities in 1953 was the ______.

  1. Aba women's riot
  2. Zikist movement
  3. Kano riots ✓
  4. Action group crisis

Explanation

The Kano riots in 1953 caused the colonial government to delay Nigeria’s independence. The violence showed ethnic and regional tensions.

The Aba women’s riot and Zikist movement happened earlier. The Action Group crisis came after independence.

These riots made British officials worried about Nigeria’s readiness for self-government, so they postponed independence plans.

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