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By Ndahi Marama & Ben Ngwakwe
No fewer than 15 persons were on Tuesday night, killed in the Waja/Lugunja communal clash that affected three communities of Gombe State.
The killings in the affected communities of Nyuwar, Jessu and Yolde in Balanga Local Government Area compelled the state government to declare a 24-hour curfew yesterday.
This came as Boko Haram insurgents, for the second time in one week, also on Tuesday attacked Damasak in Mobbar Local Government Area of Borno State, killing many persons whose number is yet to be ascertained by security agencies.
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Gombe State Government has declared 24 hours curfew on three communities in Balanga Local Government namely – Nyuwar, Jessu and Tolde.
The curfew is an aftermath of a communal clash that claimed lives and destruction of property.
These communities share borders with Adamawa State.
According to the Secretary to the State Government, Ibrahim Njodi, the curfew will remain until further notice.
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Njodi added that the curfew becomes necessary to douse tension and restore peace and order in the affected areas.
He said, “Gombe State Government has imposed a 24-hour curfew on Nyuwar, Jessu, and Yolde communities in Balanga Local Government Area of the state with immediate effect.
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