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March 5, 2024 Looting Of Abuja Warehouse A ‘Criminal Act,’ Says FCT Minister

Looting Of Abuja Warehouse A ‘Criminal Act,’ Says FCT Minister

Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Mariya Mahmoud, has described the looting of a warehouse in the Gwagwa-Tasha area of Abuja on Sunday as a criminal act.

Mahmoud, who stressed that the looting was beyond hunger, vowed that residents involved in the incident would be prosecuted.

She made the declaration at the end of an assessment visit to Gwagwa-Tasha to ascertain the level of damage to the warehouse.

Speaking with reporters at the scene, the Minister described the development as unfortunate, just as she denied claims that the food items were being hoarded in the facility.

A Deputy Commissioner of Police, Isiyaku Saru, who also spoke on the development, said 15 suspects were arrested and some valuables were recovered from them.

March 4, 2024 NEMA Denies Allegations Of Warehouse Looting In Abuja

NEMA Denies Allegations Of Warehouse Looting In Abuja

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has refuted media reports suggesting the looting of its warehouse in Abuja, asserting that the warehouse in question does not belong to it.

This was made known in a statement by the NEMA Press Unit, which was shared on the agency’s X account.

It stated further that to forestall any security breach at NEMA facilities, the Director General, Mustapha Habib Ahmed, has directed Zonal Directors and Heads of Operations to strengthen security in and around the agency’s offices and warehouses nationwide.

Meanwhile, the Agricultural and Rural Development Secretariat of the Federal Capital Territory Administration confirmed the looting of its warehouse in Dei-Dei by residents in the FCT over the economic hardship in the country.

Confirming the incident, the Spokesperson for the ARD Secretariat, Zakari Aliyu, said the Secretary had earlier visited the warehouse, where the residents had looted everything in the store and vandalized the place, removing the roofs and windows.

Meanwhile, the FCT Police authorities have announced the arrest of 15 suspects, including two local security guards employed by the warehouse management, over the looting of a warehouse in the area.

February 27, 2024 Economic Hardship: Large Turnout As NLC Protest Kicks Off In Abuja

Economic Hardship: Large Turnout As NLC Protest Kicks Off In Abuja

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has initiated its nationwide protest on February 27 and 28 in Abuja, as planned. This protest aims to address the high cost of living experienced by citizens across the country.

In preparation for this protest, the NLC had notified its members across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to join in expressing grievances against the challenges faced by civil servants in Nigeria.

Initially, the NLC and the Trade Union Congress issued a 14-day nationwide strike notice to the Federal Government on February 8, citing the failure to implement agreements reached on October 2, particularly concerning the removal of fuel subsidies.

However, given the persistent economic difficulties encountered by Nigerians, the union opted for a two-day nationwide protest to emphasize their demands.

Despite security warnings from the Department of State Services (DSS), the union proceeded with the protest in various cities nationwide. Concerned citizens and workers were observed gathering at the Labor House in the early hours of Tuesday, accompanied by security personnel.

February 16, 2024 FG Cracks Down On Product Hoarders: Abuja Supermarket Sealed

FG Cracks Down On Product Hoarders: Abuja Supermarket Sealed

On Thursday, February 15, 2024, a committee was established by the president and governors to address product hoarding nationwide.

Following this decision, the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission took action by sealing Sahad Store, a well-known supermarket in the Garki area of Abuja, due to concerns regarding opaque pricing practices.

This move came just 24 hours after President Bola Tinubu and the governors convened to discuss the food crisis gripping the nation. During this meeting, they recognized the urgency of tackling product hoarding as a key component of addressing the crisis.

Speaking after the gathering, Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, highlighted the importance of addressing the issue promptly. He emphasized the need for transparency in pricing and expressed concern over traders withholding essential food items from the market.

President Tinubu urged security agencies to work closely with state governors to put an end to product hoarding, underscoring the importance of ensuring food availability and affordability for all Nigerians.

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