Gombe Police Raise Alarm Over Drug-Fueled Political Thuggery; CP Bello Yahaya Bans Weapons and Imposes Night Curfew to Crush ‘Kalare’ Resurgence

The Gombe State Police Command is taking off the gloves in its battle against the state’s notorious “Kalare” gangs. Today monday, May 4, 2026, Commissioner of Police Bello Yahaya raised a chilling alarm over the deepening marriage between drug abuse and political thuggery, warning that the “Jewel in the Savannah” risks being overrun by “out-of-mind” youths sponsored by desperate politicians.

According to the police high command, recent intelligence suggests that the “technical trenches” of local politics are being flooded with illicit substances. These drugs are reportedly being used by political “godfathers” to radicalize vulnerable youths, turning them into tools for intimidation, assault, and ballot-box snatching as the 2027 transition cycle begins to heat up. “They are being fed drugs to strip them of their humanity before they are sent out to terrorize innocent citizens,” the CP noted in a sternly worded statement.

To reclaim the streets, the police have rolled out a comprehensive “security net.” Effective immediately, the possession of any offensive weapon in public, even during political processions—will lead to instant arrest. The Command has also targeted the “Kalare” mobility by slamming a 7:00 PM to 6:00 AM curfew on all motorcycles, which have long been the preferred getaway vehicles for phone snatchers and gang members.

The Gombe police are making it clear that the “old way” of doing politics is over. By identifying and targeting the “temples” where these thugs gather to consume drugs, the command aims to cut off the problem at its root. CP Yahaya has called on traditional rulers and parents to “look within” and discourage their children from becoming cannon fodder for the political elite.

As the state enters a period of heightened political activity, the message from the Command is unambiguous: Gombe will not be a playground for “drug-crazed” violence. With the 2027 race already casting a long shadow, the police are betting that these strict measures and the threat of prosecuting sponsors will be enough to keep the “Kalare” ghost in the grave.