Explosions have rocked three churches in northern Nigeria, where the Islamist terrorist group Boko Haram, an Al-Qaeda affiliate, has claimed responsibility for similar attacks. Blasts have rocked three churches in northern Nigeria, killing 21 and injuring at least 100.
Authorities say all three blasts happened on Sunday in Kaduna state, which divides Nigeria's mostly Muslim north and predominantly Christian south.
Authorities say the blasts happened on Sunday in Kaduna state, which divides Nigeria's mostly Muslim north and predominantly Christian south.
Two blasts hit churches in the city of Zaria, according to local officials. A third explosion took place at a church in Kaduna city.
A witness told VOA hundreds of people rioted after the attack in Kaduna city, but that police moved in and quelled the unrest. The governor has imposed a 24-hour curfew.
Witnesses say there were casualties in both cities, but it was not immediately clear how many.
“We are appealing to those responsible to please stop in the name of God. Please talk with the government,” said the resident.
Investigators have not named suspects in the explosions.
The terrorist group has said it is fighting to establish an Islamist state of Sharia throughout Nigeria. It does not recognize the government or the country's constitution.
The country of 150 million is about evenly divided between Muslims and Christians.