Last updated: 11 march, 2010 - 09:31 GMT

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Villagers in Nigeria's Plateau state are still in a state of shock and disbelief following the horrific attack on Sunday morning.

Some claim the killings were revenge attacks against the mainly Christian Beroms by Hausa Fulanis, who lost at least 300 of their own community during sectarian clashes in January.

The police however have also been deemed culpable for failing to protect citizens.

There is also debate surrounding the number of fatalities.

Police say 109 people were killed but others put the figure as high as 500.

The BBC's Komla Dumor is in the village of Dogo Nahawa.

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