(BBC) Nigeria: Jos sees renewed clashes after bombings

Further violence between armed groups has broken out in the city of Jos in central Nigeria following bombings that killed 32 people.

Witnesses said buildings were set alight and people were seen running for cover as police and soldiers arrived.

Previous violence between Christian and Muslim ethnic groups in the region has killed hundreds.

The latest unrest was triggered by explosions on Christmas Eve in villages near Jos.

Nigerian Vice President Namadi Sambo is reported to be on his way to the area.

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One comment on “(BBC) Nigeria: Jos sees renewed clashes after bombings

  1. Pageantmaster Ù† says:

    Definitely prayer needed for Jos and its people, and in particular for Archbishop Ben and the Anglican clergy and churchgoers there. Also for the church in Sudan and Zimbabwe at this time when they too along with their communities are being challenged.