By Bose Olamide
Following violent clash that erupted and claimed lives and destruction of property in Nyuwar, Jessu and Tolde, the Gombe State Government has declared 24 hours curfew on the three communities in Balanga Local Government.
The affected communities share borders with Adamawa State.
Secretary to the State Government, Ibrahim Njodi made the disclosure in a statement on Tuesday.
He said the curfew will remain until further notice.
“Gombe State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Nyuwar, Jessu and Yolde communities in Balanga Local Government Area of the state with immediate effect,” he said.
“The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who made the announcement, said the decision followed the violence that erupted in the communities.
“According to the SSG, the curfew becomes necessary to douse the tension and restore peace and order in the affected areas”.
