The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has imposed a 24-hour curfew following the eruption of communal clash in Lamurde Local Government Area of the State.
In a statement signed by Hussaini Hammangabdo, the Press Secretary to the office of the Deputy Governor, Fintiri directed security agencies to move to the areas threatened by the renewed communal clash to promptly restore peace 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.
“The Deputy Governor, security agencies have been directed to move into the area and restore peace and order without delay”.
The statement urge residents of Lamurde to remain calm and cooperate fully with security operatives as efforts are underway to prevent further escalation.
