Violent clashes: Fintiri imposes 24-hour curfew on Lamurde LG

By Ibrahim Kado

Adamawa governor Ahmadu Fintiri on Friday imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area of the state with immediate effect following violent clashes and breach of peace in some communities within the area.

There have been reports of violent clashes between the people of Bachama ,Waduku and Pire communities within the local government with burning of farmlands, motorcycles and other properties.

There have also been reports of injuries and deaths resulting from the clashes.

Humwashi Wonosikou, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, in a statement issued in Yola said the curfew was imposed in response to the violent attacks

He said the the government viewed these disturbances as unacceptable and has directed security agencies to enforce the curfew strictly.

“The curfew is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice,” he said.

He warned that anyone or group of people found contravening the directive would be arrested and dealt with according to the law.

” Residents are urged to abide by the curfew and provide useful information to security agencies to ensure peaceful coexistence.

” Government will not condone acts of violence and will take necessary measures to restore peace and order, ” he said.

He appealed to residents of Lamurde Local Government Area to shun rumour mongering and cooperate with security agencies to restore normalcy in the area.

According to him, government is committed to protecting lives and property as well as ensuring the safety of all citizens (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)