Political violence flares in Nigeria

A traditional ruler in Nigeria is reported to be among 100 people who were injured in political violence in the south-western town of Idasen, in Ondo State.

The French news agency AFP quotes a police spokesman as saying Isaden's traditional ruler, Oba Folagbade Okikiola, and his followers were attacked after the chief had hosted the state governor in his palace.

He said the chief was attacked and almost killed by political opponents armed with machetes, guns and stones.

Correspondents say thousands have died in political, ethnic and religious violence since 1999, when the election of President Olusegun Obasanjo ended 16 years of military rule.

From the newsroom of the BBC World Service