Ahmadu Fintiri, the governor of Adamawa State, has placed Lamurde Local Government Area under a 24-hour curfew in response to recent violence connected to a long-running communal dispute in the region.
The curfew, which goes into force right now, is intended to stop the growing conflict between the Bachaman and Chobo groups, which has resulted in multiple fatalities in recent months.
According to Naija News, the governor’s chief press secretary, Humeashi Wonosikou, made the announcement in a statement late on Sunday.
The statement said that new attacks and disturbances in the local government area’s villages made the curfew necessary.
The announcement stated, “Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the governor of Adamawa State, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area with immediate effect.”
“This follows renewed violent attacks and breach of peace in some communities within the area,” the statement continued.
In order to restore normalcy, the governor ordered security agents to strictly enforce the order, calling the disturbances unacceptable.
According to the statement, he said, “The government views these disturbances as unacceptable and has directed security agencies to enforce the curfew strictly.”
Fintiri threatened to immediately arrest and prosecute any individual or group discovered to be in violation of the curfew.
“The curfew is in effect right now and will last until further notice. The statement said, “Governor Fintiri has also instructed security agencies to uphold law and order in the area and enforce the curfew.”
Lamurde residents were asked to fully abide by the directive and provide security services with helpful information that could aid in the restoration of peace.
The governor emphasized that his administration would not put up with violence and would act decisively to protect citizens.
According to the statement, “the government is committed to protecting lives and property and ensuring the safety of all citizens.”
Reports of new murders connected to the ongoing animosity between the two neighborhoods have prompted the curfew.
Two individuals were reportedly slain prior to the government announcing the curfew, according to earlier accounts.
Subsequent investigations, however, showed that after young people from the Bachaman community allegedly mobilized to defend their people, four more deaths were reported.
The PUNCH reports that sources in Lamurde told reporters that after Bachaman youths allegedly stormed Chobo communities in retribution, the violence intensified.
Suleiman Nguroje, the Adamawa State Police Command spokesperson, confirmed the violence when called earlier on Sunday.
Nguroje pledged to provide information on the number of casualties and stated that the command was keeping an eye on the issue.
As of the time this story was filed, he had not, however, provided media with an update on the official casualty counts.
According to Naija News, the conflict between the Bachaman and Chobo villages has lasted for a number of months, necessitating numerous government actions.
In an attempt to stop the violence, Governor Fintiri has actually enforced curfews in the region four times in the last six months.
According to reports, around 30 people have died in the conflict, including women.
The fact that both the current deputy governor and the governor’s former deputy are allegedly from the Bachaman ethnic group has further brought attention to the problem.
