Some fear escalating violence ahead of elections
(NEWSER) - State police are swarming into central Nigeria following a series of Christmas church bombings that killed 38, the Christian Science Monitor reports. Following Saturday's explosions, angry youths barricaded roads and attacked people passing by yesterday, and houses and a truck also were set ablaze. UN chief Ban Ki-moon blasted the bombings in Jos, which are thought to be the work of Islamist militants, and backed government attempts to arrest those behind them. Locals say police, who claim things are under control, haven’t kept them safe. More»
