2010 Jos riots

Clashes took place in 2010 between Muslim and Christian ethnic groups in central Nigeria in and near the city of Jos. The first spate of violence of 2010 started on 17 January in Jos and spread to surrounding communities. Houses, churches, mosques and vehicles were set ablaze, during at least four days of fighting.[1] At least 326 people, and possibly more than a thousand, were killed.

Quotes

• The spate of terrorism in Jos and environs further threatens the already terrible public image and credibility of some security agencies
  • Mr. Kaze said
• He said seven persons were arrested and that two of them made confessional statements linking a prominent person to the attack. To quote him: ‘We all know him and we have given him up to Friday to show himself otherwise, we will have no option than to announce his name publicly.
  • Mr. Bitrus Kaze said