Sequel to review of the security situation and the noticeable improvement in Lamurde Local Government Area, the Adamawa State Government has approved the relaxation of the curfew earlier imposed on the area as a result of the prolonged crisis.
In a press statement released by Chief Press Secretary to the Governor Wonosikou Humwashi disclosed that Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, approved that the relaxed curfew takes immediate effect and will now be in force from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily until further notice.
The Governor commended the people of Lamurde for their cooperation with security agencies and for the gradual restoration of calm in the area.
“This improvement reflects the value of the decisive measures taken by government to halt the violence and restore normalcy,” Governor Fintiri said.
While announcing the relaxation, the Governor warned that Government would not tolerate any further breach of the peace.
He urged residents to sustain the prevailing calm and refrain from any actions capable of reversing the gains recorded so far.
Governor Fintiri reaffirmed the commitment of the Adamawa State Government to restoring lasting peace in Lamurde and ensuring the continued safety and security of lives and property across the state.
To this end, security agencies have been directed to maintain a strong presence and enforce law and order in the area.
Residents are therefore advised to remain law-abiding while performing social duties and not test the resolve of the Government.
The Governor noted that Adamawa State is renowned for its enduring culture of peace, tolerance, and unity.
He called on community leaders, traditional institutions, youth and women groups, and all residents to embrace dialogue, uphold the rule of law, and work collectively to ensure that Lamurde and the entire state remain peaceful, secure, and prosperous.
