Adamawa: Calm Returns After Curfew

A Few hours after the Adamawa state governor, Ahmadu Fintiri imposed a 24-hour curfew in the state normalcy has returned to the troubled Northeast state.

The state government was forced to impose the stay I door order following a spree of looting by some criminals in the state, who did not spare private or government warehouses.

One of their major targets is the state’s Ministry of Agriculture where they carted away food and other valuables.

While imposing the curfew, Governor Fintiri had warned that violators will be severely punished.

According to a statement by the governor’s spokesman, Humwashi Wonosikou, government took the steps to prevent further breakdown of law and order.

The statement said, “The Governor of Adamawa State, the Rt Hon Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has declared a 24-hour curfew on the state, effective immediately Sunday 30th July 2023,” the statement read.

“Governor Fintiri said the curfew followed the dangerous dimension the activities of hoodlums had assumed across the state capital as they attack people with matches and break into business premises and homes carting away property.

“With the curfew imposed, there will be no movement throughout the state.

Rt. Hon. Fintiri said only those on essential duties with valid identification would be permitted to move around during the period of the curfew.

“The Governor is appealing to citizens and residents of the state to comply with the directive, adding that any person found contravening the order would be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law.”

Meanwhile, some residents of the state have blamed the economic situation in the country for the recent development in the state. They advise the government to take concrete steps to ameliorate the suffering of the people.