State of emergency: Army reviews curfew in Adamawa

By Umar Yusuf
YOLA—NIGERIAN Army in Yola, Tuesday, announced a review of the curfew
imposed in Adamawa State, at the wake of emergency rule imposed on the
state in April by President Goodluck Jonathan.
A statement issued by the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Fatai
Allih, on behalf the 23rd Armored Brigade of the Nigerian Army, said
the curfew would now run from 11pm to 5am daily instead of 8pm to 5am.
The statement indicated that the review of the curfew was as a result
of the improvement in security situation in Adamawa state.
It added that the review of the curfew was also to enable Moslems in
the state to observe the Holy month of Ramadan in accordance with the
teaching of Islam.
The statement warned those with the intention of disrupting law and
order to desist from such act or face the full wrath of the law.
He advised people to go about their normal activities and report any
suspicious character to the nearest police or security post.