US , African leaders urge Jonathan to avert  violence  in Nigeria
Newsdiaryonline Tue Jan 10,2012

Global powers  have been mounting pressure on President Goodluck Jonathan urging him to avert  violence  in Nigeria. Leaders from two African countries are said to have specifically told the president that no African country can handle refugees that may arise from any untrammelled violence in Nigeria. So they have urged the president to ensure that necessary steps are taken to ensure the unfolding crisis does not degenerate beyond control.

The United States,US  it was learnt specifically reached out to President to express concern over the outbreak of violence in the aftermath of the  anti-fuel subsidy protest.

Yesterday reports said at least  10 people were killed.The outbreak of violence in Gombe led to the suspension of public protest.In Kaduna today, protest was suspended as violence broke out. The protests  however continued across the country.