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The 24-hour curfew relaxed to allow Christians in Jema’a local government area of Kaduna state observe the Christmas and Boxing Day festivity, has resumed.

The curfew was imposed on Jema’a, Zangon Kataf and Laura local government areas of the state following a peaceful protest that led to civil unrest in Kafanchan.

Checks conducted by NAN on Tuesday, however, revealed that there is a strict compliance with the government’s directive.

Business and public places remained closed while movement of persons is restricted within Kafanchan metropolis.

There were security personnel on routine surveillance at strategic places within the metropolis.

Kenneth Madu, a business man, told the agency that the development did not favour businesses, especially during the festive season when much anticipation was on making profits.

“It is unfortunate that we had to close our shops again to remain at home, he said.

Also, Aisha Doyaro of Garaje area of Kafanchan, urged the authorities concerned to consider further relaxing the curfew to ease the hardship faced by the people.

“There are families that survive from the daily meagre income of their breadwinners who engage in menial jobs and petty trade,” she said.