Following the renewed communal clash in some communities, the Adamawa State Government has imposed a dusk to dawn curfew on the entire Guyuk Local Government Area.

The curfew also affected Lafiya town in Lamurde Local Government Area, according to a statement released on Thursday by the Press Secretary to Governor Umaru Fintiri, Mr. Humwashi Wonosikou.

Governor Ahmadu Fintiri who is said to be saddened by the breach of peace in the areas had approved the imposition of a curfew from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am.

Recall scores of residents died and an even higher number of homes were destroyed last month when communal clash(es) occurred in communities around both Lamurde and Guyuk LGAs, throwing hundreds of people into hurriedly established camps.

The curfew is expected to take immediate effect.

The statement read;

“I’m worried that the warring communities have refused to sheath their swords despite the government’s peace-building initiative.”

“Government requires residents to abide by this directive until further notice, to restore normalcy to the areas,” the statement said.

It also added that the security agencies had been directed to enforce the curfew, and urged residents of Guyuk Local Government and Lafiya community in Lamurde Local Government areas to shun rumour-mongering and provide relevant information to security agencies to ensure peace.

Source: https://theupdates.net/adamawa-govt-announces-curfew-over-communal-clash/