The protests have severely impacted their livelihoods, leaving them without customers and struggling to survive.
Monica James, a sex worker on France Road, mentioned that she hasn’t eaten in two days because the curfew has driven away customers. She believes that dialogue is the only way to address the protesters’ grievances.
Deborah Iliya, who works on Yoruba Road, echoed Monica’s concerns, describing the situation as dire due to the lack of customers. Hannatu Ibrahim, from Weather Head Area, also called for an end to the protests and a return to normalcy.
Caroline James, operating from a brothel on Enugu Street in Sabon Gari, said that the presence of hoodlums and resulting violence have disrupted their business.
She had clients who were willing to pay between N30,000 and N40,000, but they couldn’t keep their appointments because of the tension and curfew.
Another sex worker, who wished to remain anonymous, mentioned that some colleagues have been forced to share rooms due to the lack of business. She urged the authorities to relax the curfew, as it has severely hindered their ability to work.
Moses John, a bar attendant, noted that the curfew has drastically affected businesses in Sabon Gari, with hotels and bars seeing few customers.
Kenneth John, a goat head seller on Aitken Road, reported losing several heads of goats due to power outages and reduced sales.
