Some residents of Adamawa State, today, looted government and private food stores as economic hardships stemming from removal of fuel subsidy.
“Aside from food items, people were also seen with items such as generator sets, mattresses, and other non-food items were said to have been looted from stores owned by private individuals,” a resident, Manu Haruna, told PREMIUM TIMES.
Following the looting, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, the governor of Adamawa declared a 24-hour curfew across the state.
The chief press secretary to the governor, Humwashi Wonosikou, announced the curfew Sunday afternoon.
“The Governor of Adamawa State, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has declared a 24-hour curfew on the state, effective immediately Sunday 30th July 2023.
“Governor Fintiri said the curfew followed the dangerous dimension the activities of hoodlums had assumed across the state capital as they attacked people with matches and broke into business premises carting away property.
“With the curfew imposed, there will be no movement throughout the state.
“Fintiri said only those on essential duties with valid identification would be permitted to move around during the period of the curfew.
“The Governor is appealing to citizens and residents of the state to comply with the directive, adding that any person found contravening the order would be arrested and made to face the wrath of the law,“ the statement read.
Meanwhile, Adamawa Police Command, warned residents to be law-abiding and stay away from chaotic activities.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Afolabi Babatola, said he had deployed a team drawn from different units to enforce the 24-hour curfew declared by the state government.
