Islamic militants have struck at three places in northern Nigeria and nearly 150 people have been killed in this widespread violence which has rocked Nigeria for last couple of days.

Maiduguri, Borno State is worst hit. These Islamic militants are followers of the preacher Mohammed Yusuf who is opposed to western education. They have been attacking police stations and even innocent civilians in neighbouring buildings.

Nigeria is a nation divided into Muslims and Christians but there has been rift or tensions between the communities but never before militants have struck the city areas like this. There is no recorded influence of Al-Qaeda or Taliban. These militants are mainly opposed to western education. There was clear back lash following arrests of their leaders but still these attacks are arousing suspicion about possible Al-Qaeda or Taliban link.

It would be shocking indeed if Taliban and other militants’ network spreads across these nations with Muslim population and instigate small fringe local militant groups. One can only hope these are local violence episodes which will be soon controlled by the authorities. Too many nations across globe are bleeding.

Via BBC