Gov. Fintiri imposes curfew in 2 LGAs
Written by on June 9, 2022
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa has imposed curfew in parts of Lamurde and Guyuk Local Government Areas (LGAs) following renewed communal clashes.
Fintiri disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday evening in Yola by Mr Humwashi Wonosikou, his Press Secretary.
According to the statement, the curfew will last between 5 p.m. and 6 a.m. until it is reviewed.
The clash erupted on Monday morning but the deployment of security personnel has brought relative peace to the area.
Fintiri said that government was concerned about the persisting tensions and reported attempts by some people to take the laws into their hands by attacking individuals and private facilities, as well as public property.
Gov. Ahmadu Fintiri, while calling for calm, expressed sympathy with the families of those affected by the crisis.
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