Yes, there is. There are clear instances in Nigeria where you can draw a direct line and say, “This was because of religion.” We've seen it happen in places like Sokoto state or in some of the states where there's sharia law, where people have faced atrocities or blasphemy charges just because of their religion. There are clear instances where you can draw a line. In other environments, where there's a mix, it becomes more complex.
When I say it's a mix of overlapping issues, the Nigerian government has to be able to acknowledge when a conflict is solely driven by religion or conflicts or incidents that are caused by religion, and then also acknowledge conflicts that are complex and mixed. This is where the gap often lies. You need to have the political willingness and those in office who can firmly stand up and say they see incidents where religion is a main driver.
There are clear incidents in Nigeria where you can draw a straight line to show where religion has had a significant role to play in a conflict.
