Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, has ordered the immediate closure of all night clubs popularly known as ‘Gala Houses’ within the State.
Consequent upon the closure, the Governor has directed all security agencies to to ensure strict compliance to the order.
Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, who announced the directive, said the measure followed series of complaints from the general public on the incessant immoral, criminal activities and security breaches being perpetrated in such night clubs.
In a statement dispatched to newsmen by Ismaila Uba Misilli, Director-General (Press Affairs), Government House, Gombe, the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Civil Defence Corps and the Operation Hattara are by this order, expected to immediately mobilise their personnel to effect the directive and ensure strict compliance.
The statement reads, “For the avoidance of doubt, the affected Gala Houses are: 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 are: Gidan Zamani Entertainment New Mile 3, Yola Road, Tumfure, Gombe; Albarka Entertainment Located at Wuro Karal, Bypass near Hara Form, Gombe; Gala Houses Located at Kuri Town, Lubo village and Kurba village all in Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area.
“Also affected are Tauraren Wash located at Trailer Park, Bauchi Road, Gombe and Gala House located at Bajoga Town in Funakaye Local Government Area”, the statement warned.
