The governor of Gombe State Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya has ordered the immediate closure of all night clubs in the state.
“Governor Yahaya has consequently, ordered the Nigeria Police, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) and the ‘Operation Hattara’ to mobilize their personnel to effect the directive and ensure strict compliance.”
The affected nightclubs 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 are 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.
The closure also affected all night clubs in Kuri town, Lubo, and Kurba villages of Yamaltu/Deba LGA, and Bajoga town in Funakaye Local Government Area of the state.