Buea DO Imposes Dusk to Dawn Curfew
-Bans Movement of Motorbikes, Persons
By Boris Esono in Buea
The Divisional Officer for Buea, Kouam Wokam Paul has
prohibited the circulation of commercial motorbikes and movement of people
after 7 PM. He did not mention the duration of the ban.
The
decision is contained in order No. 139/L/SEC/22/SP signed by the DO on 7 May
2018.
It
reads: “The Divisional Officer for Buea sub division reminds all Commercial
motor cycle riders and the general public of the prohibition of movements from
7pm to 6am….Any rider who goes contrary to the order shall attract immediate
reaction from the forces of law and order without prior warning.”
The
curfew is aimed at preserving peace and tranquility in the Sw regional capital
as the National Day on May 20 approaches.
The DO’s
order has been seen by some as a measure to deprive them of their rights. The
motorbike riders for example say it is their only source of livelihood.
“Instead
of going after the terrorists, they are going after us who have nothing to do
with the present bad climate in the country. The country does not provide jobs
for us and when we decide to do such jobs to survive they prevent us from
working,” complained one bike rider.
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