Nigerian sectarian violence clamied another 39 lives

39 people were killed in violence between Christian and Muslim mobs in Central-Nigeria

 It has been reported that 39 people lost their lives in violence between Christian and Muslim group in Central-Nigeria, (and) a lot of houses were also set ablaze, police told reporters. 

Thirty-nine people were killed and more than thirty more were also injured during the violence clash between Christian and Muslim mobs in Central-Nigeria's state of Taraba which has prompted a round the clock curfew, authorities say.

A lot of houses were set on fire and completely destroyed during the clashes in the small town of Wukari on Friday. This is due to the raise of religious unrest in the West African nation.

 State police spokesperson said on the scene, "We have so far complied a death toll of 39 people, while 30 others were seriously injured." But local residents say the death toll could raise.

"We have deployed more troops today to Wukari to ensure that the situation, which has been brought under control, is strengthened, said State Information Commissioner Emmanuel Bello.

Police spokesperson Kwaji said Friday's confrontation was fuelled during the funeral procession of a local traditional village chief from the populated Christian Jukun ethic group that marched through muslim community chanting offensive slogans.

Tensions have been on the raise amid a conflict in February over a football pitch between Muslim and Christian soccer players that also claimed several lives.  

Nigeria is fighting a surge in kidnappings in the north by an insurgency known as Boko Haram Islamists sect.

Sources: news.com.au & world news Australia