Like a trance with no line of thought, Youths in Adamwa storm the local government to loot the government-owned grain reserves and other shops.
According to reports, the looting spree at the grain warehouse began with the youths at the PZ Roundabout, which is located very close to the Yola International Airport. Some of them have also started looting private stores.
The reports gathered revealed that armed policemen are currently confronting the youths in an attempt to quell the rampage. The situation has turned violent, with reported cases of live bullets being fired as the looting continues.
Some of the looters blamed the action on the hardship being experienced in the country following the removal of subsidies on premium motor spirit, otherwise known as petrol.
In keeping the state in other, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has declared a 24-hour curfew.
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 on Sunday, July 30, 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 machetes and broke 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.” he added
