Security & Crime
46 suspects are detained by the NSCDC at Gombe nightclubs
On Tuesday, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, Gombe State command, presented 46 individuals who had been taken into custody at famed local nightclubs called Gidan Gala.
There are 32 female and 14 male suspects who have been detained.
While presenting the accused, the State Public Relations Officer for the NSCDC, Mu’azu Sa’ad, revealed that the arrest was done in accordance with Governor Muhammadu Yahaya’s orders that all local nightclubs be closed.
He continued, “The suspects were found wanting for committing immoral and criminal acts in these Gidan Gala.”
He stated that the command has been able to get in touch with some of the suspects’ parents and that they will be taking the accused to court.
He claims that after receiving the order about 4 pm on Monday, the suspects were captured at 9 pm.
According to the state Command PPRO, some of the suspects were apprehended in Sabon Gida BCGA, Jamiyar Gadan Gala at New Mile 6, while others were apprehended at Gidan Wasa/Gidan Drama, New Mile 3, and Liji along Kalshingi Road.