Residents of the Federal Capital Territory were reported to have looted a warehouse belonging to NEMA in response to the current economic hardship in the country.

The incident took place in Karimo, Phase 3 Region of the FCT, Abuja, where foodstuffs and other items were carted away.

The Nigeria Police Force in Abuja has been deployed to disperse the looters and secure the building, with the situation now under control, according to FCT command spokesperson Josephine Adeh.

"The situation is now under control,” she said.