Nigeria: Authorities impose 17:00-06:00 curfew until further notice in parts of Adamawa State effective June 8

Event

Authorities imposed a 17:00-06:00 security-related curfew in parts of Lamurde and Guyuk Local Government Areas (LGA), Adamawa State, effective June 8, over persistent communal clashes. Affected locations include Lafiya, Boshikiri, Mumseri, Mere, Kupte, and Zakawon. The measure applies until further notice.

Authorities will likely maintain an increased security presence to ensure adherence to the curfew; associated localized transport and commercial disruptions are likely. Locals opposed to the measure may stage protests. Despite the measure, further communal violence cannot be ruled out.

Context

Local authorities in Nigeria often implement measures such as curfews in response to increased criminal attacks or communal clashes.

Communal violence is often driven by competition for access to resources such as grazing areas and water. Clashes may fuel rounds of reprisal attacks between various communities, sometimes causing heavy casualty tolls.

Advice

Exercise a high degree of vigilance due to the threat of violence. Abide by the curfew. Carry official identification at all times. Plan for movement and business disruptions. Avoid all demonstrations. Maintain contact with diplomatic representations.