Looters on Monday stormed a warehouse located in Gwagwalada in Federal Capital Territory, Abuja carting away with covid-19 palliative stored by the Government.
The looters consisting of mainly residents of the area were seen looting items including rice, semovita, macaroni, spaghetti, sugar, salt, and fertilizers.
The warehouse which is located near West African Examination Council (WAEC) office, is said to contain items belonging to the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).
Minister of State, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Ramatu Aliyu, Had earlier assured residents of the territory that Covid-19 palliative items in various stores across the territory were safe and secured.
Not minding the presence of soldiers and policemen the looters made away with various bagged items and stationeries.
The situation is worse at another warehouse at Idu industrial area where some of the looters who were unable to lay their hands on COVID-19 palliatives vandalized the place removing windows and door frames.
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UPDATE: The #CACOVID warehouse is presently being looted in Gwagwalada Area Council at the moment.
According to our sources, the items were only brought in on the 12th of October, 2020 by @cacovidng but #EndSARS protests were said to have halted the distribution. pic.twitter.com/MNyLIhO0K6
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