Boko Haram: Govt imposes curfew on Adamawa

Due to the increase in insurgency in some parts of Adamawa State, the government on Saturday slammed a curfew on every part of the State. Though there has been curfew in some parts of the State for some time now, however , with the eruption of new attacks, the state government was left with no option but to take the action. The government made the declaration in a press statement signed and issued by the Secretary to the State government, Hon Ibrahim Welye. The press statement is that the curfew will now commence from 9pm to 5am daily. It also stated that those on essential services and with permit are allowed to carry out their duties. “ All citizens and security operatives are please advised to comply strictly with these directives” it stated.