Nigerian city (Kano) rocked by rioting | BBC

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Nigerian city rocked by rioting


Soldiers and police have the
city centre under control

Violence has flared for a second day in the northern Nigerian city of Kano despite a huge security presence.

Riots spread to suburbs not secured by police, after an overnight curfew was lifted. Police say 10 people have died but other reports have higher figures.

Thousands of people have fled their homes after Muslim youths went on the rampage burning homes and vehicles.

They are demanding that the government take action after a massacre of Muslims last week by a Christian militia.

Islamic leaders in the mainly Muslim town of Kano have joined Nigeria's president in urging calm.

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