Adamawa imposes 24-hour curfew as youths loot govt grain stores, private shops

The government of Adamawa state has imposed a 24-hour curfew as youths in the state on Sunday looted government-owned grain reserves and other shops.

The youths reportedly started the looting spree at the grain warehouse located at PZ Roundabout, a stone’s throw away from the Yola International Airport.

According to reports, virtually all the grain reserves on Numan Road and other strategic locations were looted.

Some of them also looted private stores.

Armed policemen were called in to engage the youths and crack down on the rampage.

One of the looters who spoke to reporters blamed the action on the hardship being experienced in the country following the removal of subsidy on premium motor spirit otherwise known as petrol.

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has declared a 24-hour curfew to bring the situation under control.

A statement from the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Himwashi Wonosikou said, “The Governor of Adamawa State, the Rt Hon 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 attack people with machetes and break into business premises and homes, carting away property.

“With the curfew imposed, there will be no movement throughout the state.
“Rt. Hon. 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.”