Worried by the activities of thugs in the outskirts of Gombe metropolis, the residents of the areas are to revive the formation of security committees to address the ugly trend.
Liberty News reports that some of the residents of the areas such as Dubai quarters, Bomala and Bagadaza attributed the situation to the increase of drug abuse among youths of Gombe metropolis in recent times.
They also remarked that constituting the security committee became necessary, considering the nature of the areas, and because conventional security agents are not giving the desired attention to the areas despite their rapid development and large population of people.
They explained that since the security committees commenced work, over ten thugs were arrested at night and handed over to the police, and that activities that pose a threat to the people of such areas have reduced.
They called for the provision of a Police office, especially in Bagadaza, which is the hub of activities outskirt of Gombe metropolis.
It has been observed that the areas have economic advantage, as the areas have popular vegetables and grains market, as well as farmers that are contributing immensely in ensuring food security and fight hunger.
