Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area with immediate effect to checkmate the level of insecurity in the state.
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou, disclosed this in a statement issued in Yola
He said the directive followed recent violent attacks and breaches of peace in some communities within the area.
“The government views these disturbances as unacceptable and has directed security agencies to enforce the curfew strictly,” he said.
Wonosikou cautioned that anyone or group of people found violating the order would be arrested and dealt with according to the law.
The Chief Press Secretary reiterated the government’s commitment to protecting lives and property, as well as ensuring the safety of all citizens.
