The governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has imposed 24-hour curfew on Lafiya, Boshikiri, Zakawan, Maserati, Dumna Zerbu, Dumna Burthi, Dumba Dutse, Duwu and Tsalbu communities in Lamurde and Guyuk Local Government Areas of the state following renewed disturbances in these communities.
A statement by the Governor’s Press Secretary, Mr Wonosikou Humwashi, said the 24-hour curfew takes immediate effect till further notice.
Governor Fintiri warned residents of the affected communities to respect the order while everything is being done to restore normalcy.
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The governor said that he expected communities that have been living peacefully for decades to share so much in common to be able to give peace a chance.
While guaranteeing the safety of the people of the state, the governor advised citizens to exercise restraint and refrain from taking the law into their hands.
He said it was regrettable that the disturbance was coming just weeks after the Tingo crisis, warning that the government will not take it lightly with anyone out to foment trouble.
He added that every step has been taken for security agencies to enforce the curfew.
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