Thousand flee after riots

"I must emphasise that what is happening is not ethnic, religious or regional."

Houses of Goodluck Jonathon supporters Being burnt to the ground and churches being torched all while Muhammadu Buhari supporters run around terrorizing everyone.

No, it has nothing to do with the Ethnic problems Nigeria has been experiencing lately,
Just wait till it sinks in a little more, When the Muslims realize that they have a christian President.
BBC
Thousands of people have fled their homes in northern Nigeria after riots prompted by the election of incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan.

In some towns residents slept in police stations for safety. The Red Cross says there have been significant numbers of casualties.

Mr Jonathan appealed for an end to the violence and imposed a 24-hour curfew.

His main rival Gen Muhammadu Buhari, a northerner, told the BBC the violence was sad, unwarranted and criminal.

Some of the rioters have been alleging ballot-rigging, but the former military leader said he wanted to disassociated himself and his party from the clashes.