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May 11, 2019
Governor Muhammed Abubakar of Bauchi state has imposed curfew onGudum Fulani, Gudum Hausawa, Gudum Sayawa and Bigi communities in Bauchi localgovernment, following unrest in some communities that claimed three lives.
It was reported that some youths in Gudum area of Bauchi localgovernment had misunderstanding among themselves, which escalated into clashesbetween youths from Gudum Sayawa and Gudum Hausawa communities.
The situation further escalated in two other communities afterthe Friday Prayers, where reprisal and counter reprisal attacks have led to thedeath of 3 persons.According to a statement bythe Secretary to the State Government, Muhammad Umar, the Governor said thecurfew was necessary to calm tensions in the affected areas.