A curfew has been imposed on Lamurde Local Government Area by Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri in an effort to stop the deadly and worsening communal strife in the area. The governor is enforcing a curfew for the fourth time in less than six months because of the continuous tension between the Bachaman and Chobo communities.
"Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Lamurde Local Government Area with immediate effect," Chief News Secretary Humeashi Wonosikou said in a news release on Sunday night.
"This comes after there have been more violent attacks and disturbances in some local communities."
"Government views these disturbances as unacceptable and has directed security agencies to enforce the curfew strictly," the governor said.
He threatened to arrest and prosecute any individual or group found to be disobeying his orders.
"The curfew is in effect right now and will last until further notice. Additionally, Governor Fintiri has instructed security personnel to uphold law and order in the region and enforce the curfew.
To maintain peaceful coexistence, residents are asked to adhere to the curfew and provide security officials with helpful information.
The governor emphasized that his administration would take the required steps to restore peace and order and would not tolerate violent activities.
To restore normalcy, he urged the Lamurde LG inhabitants to assist the security forces.
The statement went on, "The government is committed to protecting lives and property and ensuring the safety of all citizens."
Two people were reportedly killed before the press release, according to earlier accounts.
Four further deaths were reported after Bachaman teenagers organized to defend their community, according to an additional inquiry.
According to sources in Lamurde, killings in Chobo villages persisted as young Bachaman people entered the area in retribution.
SP Suleiman Nguroje, a spokesman for the Adamawa State Police Command, confirmed the terrible situation on Sunday afternoon and pledged to keep our correspondent informed about the number of casualties.
However, at the time this article was filed, he had not yet done so.
More than thirty people have died as a result of the long-running conflict between the Chobo and Bachaman populations, mostly women.
Both the current deputy governor and the past deputy governor of Governor Fintiri belong to the Bachaman ethnic group.