Gunshots rang out in the Suleja Area of Niger State on Thursday as suspected hoodlums seized trailers loaded with foodstuff, prompting soldiers to intervene.
According to witness Alhassan Abdullahi, several trailers traveling from Abuja to Kaduna were obstructed by hoodlums who barricaded the road with burning tires. The assailants proceeded to loot bags of food items, particularly rice, before the arrival of military personnel.
Abdullahi reported that despite the soldiers’ efforts to disperse the hoodlums with gunfire, many of the culprits managed to escape with stolen goods, including rice and spaghetti.
Additionally, there are reports of impending protests by commercial motorcycle riders, although the exact reason for the planned demonstration remains unclear.
This incident occurs against the backdrop of widespread economic hardship, which has sparked demonstrations across various parts of the country.