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Fintiri imposes 24-hour curfew on Adamawa LG

Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area of the state with immediate effect.

The governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday, July 11, 2025.

Wonosikou quoted the governor as saying that the directive followed recent violent attacks and the breach of peace in some communities within the area.

Fintiri stated: “The government views these disturbances as unacceptable and has directed security agencies to enforce the curfew strictly.

“The curfew is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice.”

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Fintiri warned that anyone or group of people found contravening the directive would be arrested and dealt with according to the law.

The governor added: “Residents are urged to abide by the curfew and provide useful information to security agencies to ensure peaceful coexistence.

“Government will not condone acts of violence and will take necessary measures to restore peace and order.”

He appealed to the residents of Lamurde Local Government Area to shun rumour mongering and cooperate with security agencies to restore normalcy in the area.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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