A gaggle, Wake-Wake Affiliation, has urged Governor Agbu Kefas of Taraba State to contemplate lifting the curfew imposed on tricycle operators in Jalingo, the state capital.
The state authorities not too long ago directed tricycle operators to cease working from 8pm to 6am day by day because of the insecurity bedevilling the state capital.
The group urged the federal government to contemplate lifting the ban following the forthcoming holy month of Ramadan commencing on Monday.
Signed by its chairman, Umar Sani Bello, the group highlighted the challenges posed by the curfew on tricycle operators within the state capital.
They emphasised that the restriction severely impedes the motion of individuals, notably throughout important non secular actions resembling Tafsir (Quranic exegesis) and Tahajjudi (Night time prayers).
Explaining additional, Bello famous that Tafsir periods typically prolong late into the night, with some beginning as late as 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm.
He stated Tahajjudi prayers, occurring over the past 10 nights of Ramadan, usually happen between 12:30 am and 4:00 am, including that the present curfew limits entry to mosques and impedes their attendance at these vital gatherings.
The group, by way of Bello, careworn the need of unrestricted motion, notably in the course of the late night and early morning hours, to allow people to fulfil their non secular obligations with out hindrance.
They expressed confidence that Governor Kefas would think about the plight of the Muslim neighborhood and take swift motion to elevate the curfew on tricycle operators throughout Ramadan.
