BREAKING: Nigerian gov declares 24 hour curfew, gives reason

Adamawa State Governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has declared a 24-hour curfew across all the 21 Local Governments in the state, effective immediately Sunday, July 30, 2023.

In a short statement issued via his verified Twitter handle @GovernorAUF, Fintiri said the 24-hour curfew is due to escalating violence by hoodlums attacking people and businesses.

He wrote: "Effective immediately Sunday, July 30, 2023, I, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, have declared a 24-hour curfew in Adamawa State due to escalating violence by hoodlums attacking people and businesses. No movement is allowed, except for essential duties with valid ID. Your safety is our priority – please comply for the wellbeing of all."

See the post below:

Effective immediately Sunday, July 30, 2023, I, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, have declared a 24-hour curfew in Adamawa State due to escalating violence by hoodlums attacking people and businesses. No movement is allowed, except for essential duties with valid ID. Your safety is… pic.twitter.com/iTuQ3vMyKV

— Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri (@GovernorAUF) July 30, 2023