Adamawa state government has imposed a curfew in communities in Lamurde and Guyuk local government areas (LGAs) following renewed communal clashes. This was conveyed in a statement issued by Mr Humwashi Wonosikou, press secretary of Governor Ahmadu Fintiri. The curfew will last between 5 p.m. and 6 a.m. until it is reviewed. The statement read; “Following renewed clashes in parts of two local government areas of Lamurde and Guyuk in the Southern Adamawa, the State Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri has imposed a curfew on the towns of Lafiya and Boshikiri, as well as the surrounding villages of Mumseri, Mere, Kupte and Zakawon with immediate effect.“The government is disturbed by the recurring communal clashes.“Criminals are challenging the government’s resolve and we are going to pursue them to the farthest end possible.“We have exhausted all the means to arrest the situation in that area. It now requires a whole new approach because we have been left with no option.“All citizens are, therefore, directed to abide by the directive to enable security personnel to maintain law and order in the affected areas and deal with those attempting to foment trouble by taking advantage of the situation to perpetrate crimes“The post Adamawa government imposes curfew in two LGAs appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.
