From Alhassan Haladu, Yola
The Adamawa State government has relaxed the 12-hour curfew imposed on the state in the wake of #EndSARS protest, which was hijacked by hoodlums.
This was contained in a statement by the Press Secretary to Governor, Humwashi Wonosikou, yesterday, in Yola. Wonosikou said that the curfew earlier imposed from 6pm to 8am has now been relaxed with immediate effect.
“The Adamawa State government has reviewed the 12-hour curfew imposed on the State following events of the aftermath of the #ENDSARS protest. The curfew earlier imposed from 6pm to 8am has now been relaxed with immediate effect. ”People are allowed to move around and go about their normal businesses from 6a.m to 10pm,” he said.
The governor said the prelude to this is the cooperation from the citizens who complied with the directive to return the looted items commended the orderliness exhibited by the citizens during this trying period, saying, “We, as a people, are resolute to move this state forward”.
He also appreciated the role played by traditional, community and religious leaders for their peace-building initiatives during the period, describing it as a show of great respect, and lauded residents of the state who complied with the directive to return looted items to government.
“As we put this events behind us, I assure you that I will not relent, but ensure that all we have set to achieve are achieved”, Fintiri said.
