The deputy governor of Taraba state, Alhaji Haruna Manu has imposed a curfew on Jalingo, the State capital, following the looting of government warehouses by hoodlums.
The deputy governor announced the curfew in a state wide broadcast in Jalingo on Saturday night.
He expressed concerned over the looting of government warehouses containing palliatives meant for distribution to members of the public.
“Some hoodlums and vandals forced their way into government warehouses and looted items meant for distribution as palliatives.
“The government has therefore imposed a curfew on Jalingo from 11 p.m. on Saturday to 8 a.m. on Monday.
“After this period, the government may decide to review the situation; our intention is to forestall further breakdown of law and order,” he said.
He directed security operatives to ensure strict compliance with the order, warning, “we cannot allow the situation to degenerate,” he said
The deputy governor urged youths in the state to channel their energies into actions that will enable the development of the state.
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