BREAKING: Scores Confirmed Dead in Adamawa Community Militia Attack

BREAKING: Scores Confirmed Dead in Adamawa Community Militia Attack. The government of Adamawa State has been forced to declare an immediate and indefinite 24-hour curfew across the entire Lamurde Local Government Area (LGA) following a deadly resurgence of inter-tribal militia attacks. The unrest, which saw dozens feared dead, prompted Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri to enforce the severe restriction on movement to prevent further bloodshed and stabilize the volatile region.

Dozens Feared Dead in Militia Raids

Reports from local sources indicate that the violence, which intensified on Sunday, December 8, 2025, involved heavily armed tribal militias launching coordinated attacks on several communities within Lamurde LGA. The sudden and brutal nature of the raids left dozens of residents feared dead, with many others sustaining serious injuries as they scrambled to escape the violence.

The latest escalation marks a severe breakdown in security in the area, which has historically been prone to communal conflicts. The sustained attacks plunged the communities into chaos, leading to widespread displacement and the destruction of property. Security agencies were reportedly overwhelmed by the scale and ferocity of the violence, necessitating direct intervention from the state government.

Governor Fintiri Enforces 24-Hour Lockdown

In a decisive move to halt the violence, Governor Fintiri ordered the immediate imposition of a total, round-the-clock curfew in the entire Lamurde LGA. The order, confirmed by the Governor’s Press Secretary, dictates that all residents must remain indoors indefinitely, with security agencies authorized to strictly enforce the directive.

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The purpose of the Adamawa Curfew Imposed is twofold:

1. Restore Peace: To allow security operatives, including the Nigerian Army and Police, to move freely and strategically to dislodge the tribal militias from the affected areas.
2. Prevent Retaliation: To suppress any further escalation of retaliatory attacks, ensuring the safety of innocent lives and preventing the conflict from spreading to neighboring LGAs.

The Governor has warned that any individual found violating the 24-hour curfew order will be dealt with decisively by security forces. The state government remains committed to working with security chiefs to ensure that the perpetrators of the deadly attacks are apprehended and brought to justice, restoring lasting peace to the troubled communities. For more information, I recommend Songbux.