Pope Benedict XVI on Sunday appealed for "an end to all violence" in Nigeria after deadly attacks by Islamists claimed at least 150 lives in the North of the country. The attacks on Friday targeted Christian Churches as well as police stations and army base in Damaturu and Maiduguri and two small towns.

"I follow with apprehension the tragic events reported in recent days in Nigeria," the pope said after his weekly Angelus prayer.  "while I pray for the victims, I ask for an end to all violence, which does not resolve problems but increase them, sowing hatred and divisions, even among the faithful," the Pontiff added.

The attacks were among the deadliest ever carried out by Boko haram, an Islamist sect based in the north of Africa's most populous country. Six Churches were bombed in addittion to a police station in a mainly Christian neighbourhood of Damaturu called Jerusalem according to residents. http://www.vanguardngr.com/2011/11/pope-urges-end-to-all-violence-in-nigeria/

His Holiness! thanks for speaking out, if only Boko boyz will hear your call and stop all these barbaric act b4 things get out of hand.

I think a statement by an islamic equivalent of the pope would be more likely to penetrate the ear canals of these men of destruction.

Blackteeth:

I think a statement by an islamic equivalent of the pope would be more likely to penetrate the ear canals of these men of destruction.

i dnt think they will do so, rather they will blame it on F.G and Politicians.

Blackteeth:

I think a statement by an islamic equivalent of the pope would be more likely to penetrate the ear canals of these men of destruction.

right on target.