Yola – Governor Ahmadu Fintiri of Adamawa State has relaxed the 24-hour curfew he imposed on the state by 12 hours.
A statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to Fintiri, Humwashi Wonosikou, in Yola on Monday confirmed this.
The state government said the curfew which was imposed on Sunday, July 30 was being relaxed from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. after meetings with security chiefs in the state.
Fintiri, who was represented by his Deputy, Kaletapwa Farauta, urged parents to send their wards back to schools and also encouraged businesses to open and go about their daily activities as the government would not fold its arms and allow miscreants to disrupt public peace.
The governor warned hoodlums and the public to abide by the curfew and remain courteous and co-operative if approached and questioned by security personnel.
It will be recalled that Fintiri declared a 24-hour curfew following widespread looting and attacks on citizens by suspected hoodlums.
The state government said the hoodlums, complaining of hunger and high cost of foodstuff following the recent increase in price of fuel, ransacked government-owned and private food storages and warehouses, carting away anything in sight in anger.
The governor said the situation had assumed a dangerous dimension in Yola, as the protesters attacked people with machetes and broke into business premises and homes stealing goods and 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 said.
Fintiri, appealed to law-abiding residents to comply with the directive, warning that anyone caught contravening the order would be arrested and prosecuted. (NAN/vitalnewsngr.com)
