NSCDC Raid Nightclub in Gombe, Arrest 46
In compliance with the directive of the Governor of Gombe state, Governor Muhammadu Yahaya, officials of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) raided a local nightclub popularly known as Gidan Gala, which led to the arrest of forty-six suspects, including 32 females and 14 males in Gombe.
The suspects were arrested at Sabon Gida BCGA, Jamiyar Gadan Gala at New Mile 6, while others were arrested at Gidan Wasa/Gidan Drama at New Mile 3, and others were arrested at Liji, along Kalshingi Road.”
Recall, that the governor, Muhammadu Yahaya, yesterday issued a directive that all nightclubs in the state be closed down until further notice in order to curb incessant crime increase in the state.
Parading the suspects before journalists, the State Commandant of the NSCDC Gombe, Mu’azu Sa’ad said the suspects were found wanting for perpetrating immoral and criminal acts in these Gidan Gala. The command has been able to reach out to some of the parents of the suspects, and will also be charging them to court.
When paraded before newsmen, Chairman od ‘Masu Gidan Gala da Wasa’, Usman Muhammad stated that clubhouses are places of entertainment and also means of livelihood for most of these girls who have to fend for themselves and their families.
