Gombe gov orders closure of night clubs
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State yesterday directed for the immediate closure of all ‘Gala Houses’ (night clubs) in the state with immediate effect. The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, announced the directive in a statement. He said the measure followed series of complaints from the general public on the […]
Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya of Gombe State yesterday directed for the immediate closure of all ‘Gala Houses’ (night clubs) in the state with immediate effect.
The Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, announced the directive in a statement.
He said the measure followed series of complaints from the general public on the incessant immoral, criminal activities and security breaches being perpetrated in the night clubs.
“Governor Yahaya has consequently, ordered the the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the ‘Operation Hattara’ to mobilise their personnel to effect the directive and ensure strict compliance,” he said.
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The statement said the affected Gala Houses included” “Jami’a Gidan Wanka located at Mile 3 Yola Road, Gombe, White House Theatre (Babban Gida) located at New Mile 3 Yola Road, Gombe; Gidan Lokaci General Merchant located at Mile 3 Reservoir Road, Gombe and Farin Gida Entertainment II located at Wuro Karal, Kalshingi Road, Gombe.”
Others were; Gidan Zamani Entertainment New Mile 3, Yola Road, Tumfure, Gombe; Albarka Entertainment Located at Wuro Karal, Bypass near Hara Form, Gombe; Tauraren Wash located at Trailer Park, Bauchi Road, Gombe.
Also affected were all Gala houses located at Kuri town; Lubo and Kurba villages of Yamaltu/Deba LGA, as well as Gala House located at Bajoga town in Funakaye Local Government Area of the state.