From: David Hassan, Gombe
Following renewed communal violence that erupted between Lunguda and Waja ethnic groups in Balanga Local Government Area, the Gombe State Government has imposed a 24 hour curfew on some communities, including Nyuwar, Jessu, Heme, Yolde Gelentuku, Sikam, Wala-Lunguda and environs with immediate effect.
This is according to a statement issued yesterday by by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General ( Press Affairs) of Government House Gombe
.The Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who made the announcement, said the decision followed renewed violence that erupted in the communities earlier yesterday.
According to the SSG, the curfew became necessary to restore peace and order in the affected areas.
He said security personnel have been deployed to restore normalcy while the curfew will subsist until further notice.
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