Bappayo Samanja Maudo, the Executive Chairman of the Gombe State Urban Planning and Development Authority (GOSUPDA), says that the state would not rescind its earlier decision to eradicate immoral activities, particularly in gala houses and brothels.
Addressing with journalists, Maudo stated that the authority’s decision to intensify the ban was fueled by the recent discovery of an 11-year-old girl at a lodge in the state.
He warned that any defaulting establishments would face demolition, stressing that having little children in lodges is immoral and unacceptable, vowing that the authority would sanitise the city.
The state government had previously banned ‘gala houses’ where dancing shows are performed at night, as well as brothels, due to concerns over immorality and security issues.
Maudo commended the state governor, Inuwa Yahaya, for his “massive urban renewal projects through infrastructure development”.
It would be recalled that several gala houses and brothels have already been demolished, including Evergreen Hotel, Moon Shine, Fina Hotel, Runko Hotel, and Zuma Royal Hotel, among others.
