Gov. Yahaya orders shut down of night clubs in Gombe

Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has mandated the immediate closure of all nightclubs in Gombe State

The State Government’s Secretary, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, said in a statement that the action was taken in response to a number of public complaints about the persistent immoral, criminal, and security violations occurring in nightclubs.

“Governor Yahaya has consequently, ordered 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.”

The affected nightclubs included Jami’a Gidan Wanka at Mile 3 Yola Road in Gombe, White House Theatre (Babban Gida) at New Mile 3 Yola Road in Gombe, Gidan Lokaci General Merchant at Mile 3 Reservoir Road in Gombe, and Farin Gida Entertainment II at Wuro Karal, Kalshingi Road in Gombe.

Others include Tauraren Wash at Trailer Park, Bauchi Road, Gombe; Albarka Entertainment at Wuro Karal, Bypass near Hara Form; and Gidan Zamani Entertainment at New Mile 3, Yola Road, Tumfure, Gombe.

Also affected are all night clubs situated at Kuri town; Lubo and Kurba villages of Yamaltu/Deba LGA, and those at Bajoga town in Funakaye Local Government Area of the state.