Adamawa Gov., Fintiri declares 24-hour curfew as hoodlums loot businesses, homes

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Fintiri on Sunday, declared a 24-hour curfew on the state with immediate effect.

The declaration was made in a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Humwashi Wonosikou in Yola, following a wide scale looting and attacks on citizens by hoodlums.

According him, the situation has assumed dangerous dimension as hoodlums in Yola attack people with machetes, broke into business premises and homes carting away property.

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

“Only those on essential duties with valid identification would be permitted to move around during the period of the curfew,” he added.

Fintiri also appealed to law abiding residents to comply with the directive, while warning that anyone caught contravening the order would be arrested and prosecuted.