Fintiri imposes 24 hour curfew as hoodlums break into warehouses in Yola
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has on Sunday imposed a 24 hour curfew on the state after some hoodlums invaded two government warehouses and carted away assorted food items.
In what appeared like the reenactment of the #ENDSARS protests of 2020, hoodlums reportedly as early as 9:00am invaded the warehouses located at PZ and Kwanar Waya and carted away items including rice, noodles, seasoning, palm oil etc.
Amnesty International urges Lagos govt to unveil identity of 103 #ENDSARS victims
Information pieced by our reporter indicated that the hoodlums mostly youths in their prime partake in the looting spree prodding governor Fintiri to immediately impose the curfew to prevent a repeat of the 2020 episode in which the state was taken over by hoodlums for almost 48 hours.
Of banditry and a shared sovereignty (2)
This paper learnt that mobile police and soldiers were quickly mobilized to the two warehouses and immediately engaged the hoodlums.
A resident of the area Jamilu Sani told our reporter that the team of police and soldiers deployed have successfully dispersed the mob.
Fintiri retains seven old commissioners as new list of Adamawa executive council surfaces
“Mobile policemen and soldier were drafted to disperse the mob. From where I’m I can hear sound of gunshots and the pungent smell of teargas. From reports at our disposal, the combined team of police and soldiers have disperse the crowd,” he told our reporter.
Adamawa community writes Fintiri, decries over 150-year marginalization
in a swift reaction to the incident, governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri according to a statement by his Chief press secretary, Humwashi Wonosikou has imposed a 24 hour curfew on the state.
Governor Fintiri said the curfew followed the dangerous dimension the activities of hoodlums had assumed across the state capital as they attack people with matches and breaking into business premises carting away properties.
“With the curfew imposed, there will be no movement throughout the state,” the statement said.
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,” the statement said.
There is a growing tension in Nigeria following the fuel subsidy removal by the federal government which saw price of goods and services going through the roof top.
A number of families who are already famished by inflation and rising cost of living found it difficult to put food on the table for their respective families due to to dwindling purchasing power have been swimming against the odds since the subsidy was removed.
__________________
We do hope that the information we were able to provide you are helpful. Checkout out other unique articles on our blog for more detailed information and do well to share with your friends and family. Follow us on our Twitter and Facebook to stay updated with premium information.
Please leave any comments or questions in the area given below.
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in Fact Check are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Fact Check. Any content provided by our bloggers or authors is of their opinion and is not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual, or anyone or anything.
Information is presented to the best of our knowledge and while we endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability, or availability concerning the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Therefore, any reliance you place on such information is strictly at your own risk.
