Saturday, December 17, 2011

Nigeria on alert after bomb threats

From Christians Under Attack:

17 December 2011




Nigeria on alert after bomb threats





Pamphlets threatening bombings of churches and other areas have been posted in the Nigerian city of Jos, where Christmas Eve 2010 attacks and reprisals killed dozens, authorities said on Friday.





A number of flyers were found on the ground in the city, which has long been hit by waves of clashes between Christian and Muslim ethnic groups that have left thousands dead.



The pamphlet signed by someone named Idris Musa and written in poor English listed some 21 targets in the planned attacks.



"We entire Muslim of Plateau State will never give up until we have our right ... Nothing can stop us from bombing these areas before December 26 2011," said the flyer seen by AFP.



Jos is the capital of Plateau state, located in central Nigeria.



A spokesperson for a military task force in Plateau said authorities were taking the threats







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