Massive looting of warehouses in Adamawa, gov declares 24-hour curfew

Massive looting of warehouses in Adamawa, gov declares 24-hour curfew

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has declared a 24-hour curfew on Adamawa State, following resudents’ massive looting of food and other warehouses in the state.

The residents reportedly carted away assorted foodstuffs and other valuables under guise of looking for ‘palliatives’.
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr Humwashi Wonosikou, in a statement made available on Sunday afternoon, said the curfew took immediate effect on Sunday, July 30, 2023.
According to the statement, Governor Fintiri said the curfew followed the dangerous dimension the activities of hoodlums had assumed across the state capital city.

The looters reportedly attacked people with matches and broke into private business premises and homes carting away people’s belongings.

“With the curfew imposed, there will be no movement throughout the state,” he declared.

He 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,” he stated, adding that any person found contravening the order would be arrested.