The Taraba state Government has imposed curfew in Jalingo the state Capital.Pulse Nigeria reports that the Deputy Governor of the State, Alhaji Haruna Manu, announced the orderstatewide curfew broadcast in Jalingo on Saturday night.Manu expressed worry that some hoodlums invaded government warehouses containing palliatives and carted away items 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; we intend 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”.The deputy governor urged youths in the state to channel their energies into meaningful ventures capable of promoting societal growth.
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