Gombe State Governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, has ordered the immediate closure of local nightclubs, popularly referred to as ‘Gala Houses’ in the state.
This order was announced by the Secretary to the State Government, Professor Ibrahim Njodi, on Monday, August 29, noting that the order was given due to series of complaints from people residing in the state.
Njodi said that the closure will reduce the rate of criminal activities in the state.
Adding that the Governor has also ordered all the law enforcement agencies, such as; Nigeria Police, Nigeria Civil Defence Corps and the Operation Hattara to mobilise their personnel to effect the directive.
The statement read, “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.”
