Governor Fintiri imposes 24-hour curfew on Lamurde LGA over communal hostilities
Curfew declared with immediate effect following renewed clashes that broke out Sunday evening
The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Fintiri, has taken decisive action by imposing a 24-hour curfew on the entirety of Lamurde Local Government Area.
This stringent measure was implemented immediately following a fresh eruption of intense communal hostilities that broke out in the area on Sunday evening. The curfew is designed to halt the spiraling violence and restore law and order within the troubled communities.
The directive was officially announced on Monday via a statement released by Hussaini Hammangabdo, the Press Secretary to the Deputy Governor. The statement confirmed that Governor Fintiri has instructed security operatives to move into the affected communities without delay. This immediate and comprehensive response signals the state government’s commitment to addressing the conflict decisively.
Security operatives instructed to restore stability swiftly
Governor Fintiri has issued firm instructions to all security agencies to respond swiftly and effectively to the renewed outbreak of crisis. The primary mandate given to the security operatives is to immediately re-establish stability and prevent any further breakdown of law and order. The deployment is a critical step in de-escalating the potentially widespread violence stemming from the communal conflict.
The official statement reads that the state government has imposed the 24-hour curfew with “immediate effect.” It explicitly directs the security agencies to “move into the area and restore peace and order without delay.” The Governor’s swift action underscores the seriousness of the communal clash, which threatened to destabilize other parts of the local government area.
Government appeals for calm and public cooperation
In conjunction with the security deployment, the Adamawa State Government has issued a direct appeal to the residents of Lamurde Local Government Area. The government has urged all residents to remain peaceful and strictly cooperate with the personnel deployed to enforce the curfew. Public compliance is seen as crucial for the success of the containment efforts.
The government emphasized that efforts are intensifying to manage the volatile situation and avert additional violence. The curfew restricts all movement within the LGA for a full day, giving security forces the space and authority needed to conduct operations and quell the hostilities. The administration is focused on ensuring that the citizens’ safety is immediately prioritized above all other considerations during this volatile period.
Unrest highlights persistent security challenges in the region
The renewed communal hostilities in Lamurde highlight the persistent security challenges facing many regions in Adamawa State and the Northeast generally. These local conflicts often flare up unexpectedly, sometimes rooted in long-standing disputes over resources or boundaries. Governor Fintiri’s imposition of the 24-hour curfew reflects a zero-tolerance approach to communal violence that threatens state-wide peace.
Such decisive measures, while restrictive, are often necessary to prevent the loss of life and the destruction of property in volatile situations. The state government is expected to follow up this initial security response with peace-building initiatives. These actions will be necessary to address the root causes of the conflict once immediate stability has been effectively restored by the deployed security teams.
