Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has slammed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area following renewed communal unrest that erupted on Sunday evening.
The directive was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, Hussaini Hammangabdo, who said the governor had ordered security operatives to move into the troubled communities immediately to restore law and order.
The statement reads, “The Adamawa State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area with immediate effect following a renewed communal clash that broke out on Sunday evening.
“Signed by Hussaini Hammangabdo, Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor, security agencies have been directed to move into the area and restore peace and order without delay.”
Residents were urged to remain calm and cooperate with security personnel as government intensifies efforts to halt the crisis and prevent further violence.