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Fire Outbreak Destroys Gombe timber market, Gov Orders probe
A fire outbreak has destroyed parts of the popular Gombe timber market, known as Kasuwar Katako, along the Railway Station area of Gombe State. The inferno, which occurred after traders had closed for the day, razed several shops and goods, leaving many traders counting heavy losses. Following the incidents, the State Governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, […]
Gombe Police Arrest criminals, recover stolen vehicles, Others
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, Buhari Abdullahi, said operatives arrested one Abdullahi Mohammed, 32, of Liji Quarters, Yamaltu/Deba LGA, who allegedly specialised in recruiting young boys, equipping them with fake vigilante identity cards and uniforms, and sending them to rob unsuspecting residents. Two of his alleged recruits, identified as Alkasim Mohammed a.k.a. “Babanta” (18) and […]
Bus runs into Christmas procession, injures 22 in Gombe
Pandemonium broke out in the Gombe State capital on Christmas Day when a commercial bus driver lost control of his vehicle and struck several Christian faithful.
Violence: Police arrest 111 suspects in Gombe
Gombe State Police Command has arrested 111 suspects in connection with recent violent protests, attacks on law enforcement officers, vandalism, and the looting of public and private property. The suspects are also linked to the display of foreign flags during the unrest. The Police Public Relations Officer, made the announcement on behalf of the Commissioner of […]
Three hoodlums killed in Gombe clash
The incident, which occurred amidst rising tensions in the area, was confirmed during a press briefing on Wednesday by Muhammad Bello, Commandant of the Gombe State sector of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. Bello clarified that the killings were unrelated to the forthcoming protest, stating that the violence resulted from internal disputes […]