Musa Affos (Rhapsodi), Jalingo

Jalingo -17 persons have been confirmed arrested in connection to the recent  vandalization of warehouses in Taraba state.

The Taraba state police command says it has arrested 17 suspects who vandalized warehouses.


The Spokesman of the state police command, DSP David Misal, revealed this in a statement on Monday. Misal also confirmed the death of two persons as a result of the stampede during the looting

He also added that the recovered items include 8 bags of Rice, 39 bags of fertilizer, 9 cartons of indomie, 9 bottles of agrochemical, 3 camp beds, and 4 cartons of macaroni were intercepted.

He further said a joint patrol organized by the Commissioner of Police in collaboration with other sister agencies has commenced.

The statement thereafter urged residents of the state to remain calm and ensure they stay home in compliance with the curfew imposed by the state government.


Recall that the Taraba State government on Saturday declared a 32 hours curfew in the metropolis as a result of the looting of warehouses and government properties which resulted in the dead of 4 people. The curfew which is supposed to lapse today has been extended to further notice.


The curfew was extended after residents shunned the earlier curfew and went about their normal duty and hoodlums also used the opportunity to vandalize private properties, offices, and schools.


RAB found out that in order to maintain peace, soldiers from Gashaka Barracks of the stattooyed to the metropolis.