Scores Killed In Fresh Nigeria Religious Violence

Nigeria Clashes Kills Dozens At Wukari Leader's Funeral -- BBC

At least 39 people have been killed in Nigeria's Taraba state as clashes broke out between Christians and Muslims at a funeral, say reports.

Residents said Friday's violence broke out as a funeral procession for a traditional leader passed through a Muslim area of Wukari town.

A 24-hour curfew has been imposed on the town by police.

Tensions have been high in Wukari since February, when a row over a football dispute set off sectarian rioting.

Local reports say that Friday's funeral was being held by the predominantly Christian Jukun ethnic group.

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