Violence in Nigeria under the spotlight

A relative of the slain leader of a radical Muslim sect in Nigeria has been shot, only two days after taking part in peace talks led by a former president. Babakura Fugu's killing comes as Nigeria's weak central government struggles to stop attacks carried out by the feared Boko Haram sect.

The group claimed responsibility for the Aug. 26 car bombing of the United Nations headquarters that killed 23 people.

His death raises concerns about whether its fighters want to negotiate an end to their increasingly bloody sectarian attacks.

We spoke to Dr Khataza Gondwe, team leader for Africa at Christian Solidarity Worldwide, about what the international community is doing about the violence in the country.

She says, “Well, it seems the international community is beginning to look at it… Definitely there should be an international attention to this, balanced international attention…”

But, Dr Gondwe adds that the responsibility and the safety and secure of citizens lies with the National government. Listen to Lydia O'Kane's interview