Luanda: Several acts of pillage and vandalism of public and private properties were reported on Monday in Luanda province following the taxi drivers' strike scheduled from the 28 to 31st of July. The taxi drivers paralyzed their services in the early hours of the morning, in protest against the rising price of diesel and the tariff of public transport. According to Angola Press News Agency, following the strike, convened by the Angola National Association of Taxi drivers, several unidentified people pillaged warehouses, supermarkets, and blocked roads with tires and containers. The situation led to significant disruptions across the city. According to the National Police spokesman, Mateus Rodrigues, tranquility is being restored gradually throughout the capital city. At a press conference, Rodrigues emphasized that 'several people were arrested for subversion to order,' though he did not specify the exact number of individuals involved or detained. He further stated, 'We vehemently disapprove of the invasio n of shops and appeal to the citizens involved in these acts to stop urgently. The National Police are resorting to all technical and human means to establish legality.' The protest was sparked by a government decision to adjust diesel prices by 33%, from 300 to 400 kwanzas, on July 4th, as part of a gradual removal of fuel subsidies. This adjustment led to an increase in public transport rates three days later, with prices rising from 200 to 300 kwanzas, and a bus trip from 150 to 200 kwanzas.