A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, on Monday, said there had been complaints from the public about the alleged immorality and criminal activities going on in such clubs.
Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, Gombe State governor has ordered the immediate closure of all nightclubs in the state.
A statement issued by the Secretary to the State Government, Prof. Ibrahim Abubakar Njodi, on Monday, said there had been complaints from the public about the alleged immorality and criminal activities going on in such clubs.
“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 statement read.
The government listed the affected clubs as including 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 include 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; Tauraren Wash located at Trailer Park, Bauchi Road, Gombe and Gala House located at Bajoga Town in Funakaye Local Government Area.