Beggars in Dutse have lamented the decline in almsgiving caused by the scarcity of new naira notes.
While speaking with reporters in Dutse, the state capital, some of the beggars expressed their concern.
Before the new naira policy, Malam Sani, one of the beggars on Kiyawa road in Dutse, said he used to get enough money for his and his family’s needs.
“Before the issue of this new naira note, the money I was getting was enough for my transport fare and my family’s needs.
“But right now, it is even difficult to get the money that would transport me back to the village,” he said.
One of the women begging along Kiyawa road in Dutse, Malama Halima, lamented that she was now struggling to feed herself and her two children.
“Since the morning that we came out, I only got N70 and I have to take care of myself and these children,” she said.
They urged the Federal Government to investigate the situation and alleviate the suffering of the people.
However, it was observed that only a few beggars were available at their begging spots.
