The imposition of a night to dawn curfew by Karu Local Council in Nigeria has had a significant impact on residents of the area. In response to the #EndBadGovernance protests, the curfew was introduced to contain the actions of troublemakers and maintain law and order.
Residents of Karu have expressed concerns about the negative impact of the curfew on their business operations. Evelyn Imagbedion, a trader from Ado, expressed concerns about the losses she has incurred due to the curfew. She said that not being able to go to the market as early as before due to the curfew has led to delays in her business. She hopes that the protests will end soon and the curfew will be lifted so that she can resume her business activities as usual.
Similarly, Moses Udoh, a hairdresser, has noticed a decrease in his clientele. Customers who used to frequent him in the evenings are no longer able to go out due to the curfew. He calls on the government to respond to the protesters’ demands in order to restore the situation to normal.
This situation raises questions about the impact of the measures taken by local authorities on the daily lives of residents. It is essential that the decisions taken are balanced to ensure both public safety and the functioning of commercial activities that are essential to the lives of citizens.
In conclusion, it is essential that the authorities take into account the concerns of residents while ensuring that public order is maintained. Lifting the curfew could allow residents to return to a certain normality in their daily lives and to continue their commercial activities without hindrance.