Communal Clashes: Taraba Govt Imposes Curfew On Jalingo Over Fresh Outbreak Of Crisis - Liberty TV/Radio - News - Voice For All! Vision For Alll!
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June 18, 2019
Governor Darius Ishaku of Taraba state has imposed curfew on Jalingo following fresh outbreak of crisis in some communities in Kona and ATC areas near Jalingo.
A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the governor on Media and Publicity, Bala Dan Abu said the curfew will run from 4:00 pm to 6:00 am daily till further notice.
He noted that security agencies in the state had been directed to enforce the curfew strictly to ensure strict compliance and quick return of peace to the affected communities.
It was reported that there was mass movement of women and children from the affected communities to different parts of Jalingo, the state capital, following sporadic gunshots and burning of houses.
It would be recalled that violent clashes which happened in April 2019 resumed on Sunday but was curbed by security agencies only to resurface Monday evening creating panic among residents.