Residents Loot NEMA Warehouse in Nigeria’s Capital Amidst Economic Hardship

Residents of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Nigeria descended upon a warehouse belonging to the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) on Sunday morning, seizing foodstuffs and other items amidst widespread hardship in the country.

The warehouse, situated in Karimo, Phase 3 Region of the FCT, Abuja, was overrun by locals seeking relief from the economic crisis plaguing the nation.

According to reports from SaharaReporters, personnel from the Nigeria Police Force were dispatched to the area to restore order and safeguard the premises.

Residents loot NEMA warehouse in Abuja

Josephine Adeh, the spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, confirmed the incident, stating that the situation had been brought under control.

The looting comes against the backdrop of mounting discontent among Nigerians over the removal of fuel subsidies and the devaluation of the national currency, implemented by the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

These economic measures have resulted in soaring prices of goods and services, exacerbating the already high rate of inflation in the country.