Monday, March, 9 2026 - Governor of Adamawa state, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area following renewed violent attacks in several communities.
The announcement was made in a statement released in Yola by
the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou.
According to the statement, the curfew takes immediate
effect after fresh violence and a breakdown of peace in the affected
communities reportedly claimed the lives of several residents. Wonosikou said
the governor described the disturbances as unacceptable and directed security
agencies to strictly enforce the restriction.
Anyone found violating the directive, he said, would be
arrested and dealt with in accordance with the law. The government also
confirmed that the curfew will remain in force until further notice.
Lamurde had previously experienced similar unrest, and a
24-hour curfew was earlier imposed on December 8, 2025, after what authorities
described as a fresh eruption of communal hostilities targeting the Bachama
community.
Fintiri urged residents to comply fully with the curfew and
cooperate with security agencies by providing information that could help
restore peace. “Government will not condone acts of violence and will take
necessary measures to restore peace and order,” the governor said.
He also reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to protecting lives and property while calling on communities to work together with authorities to restore normalcy in the area.
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