Jos is at the epicenter of tension between Hausa Muslims and Berom Christians as the country remains divided. Its position has proven to be a breeding ground for heightened political and religious unrest over the last decade as it sits on the fault line between Nigeria's north and south. As a result, Nigeria's army has stated its soldiers have been given orders to 'shoot-to-kill' to maintain order in the city of Jos. Military spokesman Capt. Charles Ekeocha has publicly warned community leaders within Jos that the military would fire on anyone committing acts of violence in order to protect civilians.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12219022
Dennie Whitlow
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