After Nigerian Riots, 150 Bodies Found in Wells

Total death toll in religious violence is reportedly near 400

By DarkFrancis,  Newser User

Posted Jan 23, 2010 5:03 PM CST | Promoted on Newser Jan 23, 2010 5:03 PM CST

(User Submitted) – Nearly a week after the outbreak of violence between Nigerian Muslims and Christians, aid workers have found up to 150 more bodies stuffed into wells and sewage pits. In the central village of Kuru Karama, many victims had been shot, hacked to death, or burned alive, reports the BBC.

"So far we have picked 150 bodies from the wells," says the head of the mostly Muslim village. "But 60 more people are still missing." The violence between armed mobs began in the nearby town of Jos last week and spread to neighboring villages before the military stepped in. The total death toll is reportedly near 400.

Rescue workers carry the  body of a victim of sectarian violence in Kurujantar, some 19 miles south of Jos, Nigeria, Friday.
Rescue workers carry the body of a victim of sectarian violence in Kurujantar, some 19 miles south of Jos, Nigeria, Friday.   (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)
Bala Adamu loads his car to flee sectarian violence in Kurujantar, some 19 miles south of Jos, Nigeria, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010.
Bala Adamu loads his car to flee sectarian violence in Kurujantar, some 19 miles south of Jos, Nigeria, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010.   (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)
Rescue workers look at the  body of a victim of sectarian violence in Kurujantar, south of Jos, Nigeria, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010.
Rescue workers look at the body of a victim of sectarian violence in Kurujantar, south of Jos, Nigeria, Friday, Jan. 22, 2010.   (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba)
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