By: Danjuma Attah, Gombe
The Gombe State Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), has warned that a large number of young girls confirmed to be HIV positive are roaming the streets of Gombe.
He said the revelation followed the arrest of an 85 year old man who was said to have lured uncountable number of young girls into sex and after examination, he was confirmed to be HIV positive including his four wives.
Briefing newsmen over the Command’s activities for 2023, the State Commandant, Mohammed Bello Mu’azu, warned members of the public against illicit sexual relationships or ensure they confirm the status of their sex mates before engaging in any sexual relationship.
He said, HIV is like a time bomb in Gombe because the prevalence rate is alarmingly high. Many unsuspecting carriers are in their window period, as such, MB Mu’azu particularly warned men to watch out and confirm the HIV status of their ‘Side Chicks’.
Earlier, he revealed that the command faced serious challenges with some NGO’s who are backing same sex relationships and marriage, a situation that had been prevalent in the State and involving many youths below 25 years.
The State Government had ordered the closure of all night clubs in the State popularly known as ‘Gala Houses’ where these activities were taking place without any hindrance.
He stated however that throughout the huddles with the pro same sex NGO’s, the command was in the same page with the Human Rights Commission of Nigeria which resulted in the successes achieved by the command in it’s operations against immoral activities involving youths in the State.
He said the Command had done its best under the purview of it’s mandate to meet the demands and needs of the public in seeking justice and settling disputes.
The Gombe State Government had set up a committee over the issue of the same sex relationships and marriage.
