Ramadan: Commercial sex workers lament low patronage

COMMERCIAL sex workers in some parts of Kano State, have lamented low patronage, blaming it on the ongoing Ramadan fast.

This has also led to instances of relocation to other states.

This may not also be unconnected to the presence of the Hisbah guard, an agency saddled with the responsibility of safeguarding decency and arresting those engaged in the act, which is contrary to Islamic injunctions.

When Sunday Tribune visited places such as Abbedie, Enugun, Wari, Hsysaws, BUK, Lodge, and Bompai roads, regarded as the hotbed of commercial sex workers, especially at night, only a handful of them were seen hanging around.

Immediately one of them sighted the correspondent, walking along Enugun road she rushed to approach him in the hope that he was a prospective customer.

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After he purchased drink and barbecued fish, she agreed to speak with Sunday Tribune.

When asked why she was on the street, the lady, who identified herself simply as Joy said: “It is frustration that forced me into the business. I am married with four kids, but my husband is late and there’s nobody to take care of my children, and in order to cater to their upkeep, I decided to venture into this.”

Responding to another question on why her colleagues were not many on the streets, she said: “Since the  commencement of the Ramadan period, most of our customers have run away. This has adversely affected our take-home, and as a result, many of our mates decided to relocate.”