Agbu Kefas, governor of Taraba, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Karim town, headquarters of the Karim LGA as a result of communal clashes in some parts of the area which has led to the death of 30 persons.
Agbu Kefas, governor of Taraba, has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Karim town, headquarters of the Karim LGA, as a result of communal clashes in some parts of the area which has reportedly led to the death of 30 persons.
In a statement on Sunday, Yusuf Sanda, chief press secretary to the governor, said security agencies have been mandated to ensure strict compliance, noting that any person or group of persons found violating the order would be dealt with in accordance with the law. “All ward heads, village heads, traditional rulers, and stakeholders in Karim Lamido LGA are advised to take note of the development,” Sanda said.during a communal clash between two ethnic groups identified as Karimjo and Wurkum in Karim Lamido LGA of the state.
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