Communal clashes: Gov Fintiri imposes curfew on Lamurde and Guyuk
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By Editor with agency report
Disturbed by continued communal clashes in parts of border communities of Adamawa and Gombe states, the Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri has Imposed a curfew on Lamurde and Guyuk local government areas of the state.
This action followed the escalation of communal clashes between the Wajas and Lugundas in the two local governments and parts of the Gombe State.
Lamenting the reoccurring crisis occasioned the loss of lives and properties, the Governor warned that” criminals are challenging government resolve and we are ready to push the farthest end possible”,
Governor Fintiri through a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary Humashi Wunoshikou, said that “We have exhausted all means to arrest the ugly trend in the areas and we are left with no option to take the decisive end.”
He noted that the unfortunate breach of peace in the areas was regrettable and having reviewed the unfolding scenario, it has no option but to slam the curfew.
The statement stressed further that the government is aware of attempts by some individuals to take the LA into their hands by attacking individuals in their homes and public places.
It said, “To avoid deterioration of the crisis to an unmanageable level curfew is hereby imposed in the area from 6 am to 6 pm daily.”
