Hanny Henry
The Adamawa State Government has relaxed the curfew imposed on Lamurde Local Government Area following an improvement in the security situation after weeks of unrest.
In a statement issued by Humwashi Wonosikou, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, the governor said the relaxed curfew takes immediate effect and will now run from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. daily until further notice.
The curfew was initially imposed to contain the prolonged crisis and restore order in the area.
Governor Fintiri attributed the decision to the noticeable return of peace in Lamurde and commended residents for their cooperation with security agencies. He said the progress recorded demonstrated the effectiveness of the government’s decisive measures in halting violence and restoring normalcy.
“This improvement reflects the value of the decisive measures taken by government to halt the violence and restore normalcy,” the governor said, while urging residents to sustain the prevailing peace and avoid actions capable of reversing the gains achieved.
Despite the relaxation, the governor warned that the government would not tolerate any breach of the peace.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to restoring lasting peace in Lamurde and ensuring the protection of lives and property across Adamawa State.
Governor Fintiri also directed security agencies to maintain a strong presence in the area and continue enforcing law and order. He advised residents to remain law-abiding and not test the resolve of the government.
He further called on community leaders, traditional rulers, youth and women groups, and other stakeholders to embrace dialogue, uphold the rule of law, and work together to preserve the state’s long-standing tradition of peace, tolerance and unity,
Also stressing that collective efforts are essential to ensuring lasting peace and prosperity in Lamurde and across Adamawa State.
