Photo: Jeff Attaway (flickr)Some blame religious leaders and government officials for sensationalizing the sectarian strife between religious groups.
Muslim and Christian groups are calling for calm in Nigeria after church attacks over two weeks have left several people dead.
Boko Haram has been blamed for the attacks, but there are concerns the sectarian violence is being blown out of proportion.
Jama’atu Nasril Islam, a blanket group of Muslim organizations, sent an open letter to the government of Jos to investigate weapons trafficking, while the Christian Association of Nigeria has said they are ready to retaliate if needed to protect its people.
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