Some residents of Dutse in Jigawa State have called for a complete ban on betting activities, citing rising financial losses and the negative impact on young people in the state.
The residents also expressed concern over the increasing number of betting centres across the area, urging authorities to take urgent and proactive steps to curb the growing trend.
The calls were made in separate interviews with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Sunday in Dutse.
One of the residents, Ibrahim Musa, blamed the widespread popularity of betting on ignorance and the quest for quick wealth among youths.
According to him, many young people now see betting as an easy means of making money, a development he said has contributed to financial hardship and social problems within the community.
The residents further appealed to the government and relevant stakeholders to introduce awareness campaigns and stricter regulations aimed at discouraging excessive gambling and promoting financial responsibility among young people.
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