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Open Letter to the Gombe State Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, Commissioner of Police Gombe Police Command CP Bello Yahaya, and Stakeholders on the Restriction of Motorcycle from 7-6 am.

Cc:
Buharee Abdullahi Dam Roni
Activist-Isma'eel S Jauro
Hamza Nuhu Dantani
Amnesty International Nigeria

Your Excellencies,

I write to you as a concerned citizen and human rights advocate, compelled by the recent enforcement of restrictions motorcycle in Gombe State, which restricts movement between 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. While I acknowledge the intent behind this policy to curb rising insecurity and criminal activity it is pertinent that we examine its broader implications on the rights and livelihoods of law-abiding citizens.

The Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria guarantees every citizen the right to freedom of movement and the pursuit of lawful economic activity. The blanket restriction on motorcycle operations during these hours, though well-intentioned, disproportionately affects thousands of residents who rely on this mode of transport for work, emergencies, and daily sustenance. Many of these individuals are not criminals, but hardworking Nigerians striving to make ends meet.

Security is a shared responsibility, and we commend the efforts of the Gombe State Police Command in tackling crime. However, true professionalism in policing lies in precision, intelligence-led operations, and community engagement not in broad measures that inadvertently punish the innocent. Criminals adapt quickly; they do not wait for curfews to act. If the police are equipped and committed, they can apprehend wrongdoers without infringing on the rights of the general populace.

I therefore urge the Gombe State Government, the Commissioner of Police, and all relevant stakeholders to reconsider the current curfew policy. Let us explore more targeted, rights-respecting strategies that uphold public safety while preserving the dignity and freedoms of our people. Community policing, improved street lighting, and rapid response units are just a few alternatives that can be employed without resorting to sweeping restrictions.

The people of Gombe deserve security but not at the cost of their constitutional rights. I appeal to your conscience and leadership to lift the curfew on motorcycle operations and adopt a more balanced approach that reflects both the urgency of security and the sanctity of human rights.

Yours sincerely,
Abubakar Aliyu
Human Rights Advocate
Peace Ambassador Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)

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Tsohon Gwamnan Jihar Jigawa Kuma tsohon Ministan Harkokin wajen Nageriya Sule Lamido A lokacin da yake mayarda martani ga dambarwa Tsakanin Mai bawa Shugaban kasa Shawara kan Harkokin Tsaro Nuhu Ribadu da Kuma kasar Kanada Yana Mai cewa NSA da Shugabansa dole ne su fahimci cewa suna wakilta Ayyukanmu ne darajar kasarmu ne a matsayin al'ummar kasa mai wayo!

Shekaru biyu da s**a gabata sun tsumduma rikici da kungiyarmu ta dangantakarmu ta duniya da kuma ECOWAS kuma yanzu da Kanada Yakamata duk wata Hauragiya ta tsaya tunda An bayar da izinin zama a duk lokacin da aka yarda ga ma'aikatar harkokin kasashen waje don basu damar taka rawar su a matsayin masu bibiyar kare mu a matakin duniya.

Tsoma bakin NSA kan rikicin Hana Visa Ga Sojoji abu ne da Yakamata Ma'aikatar Harkokin Waje ta magance ta Hanyar kwamishinan Harkokin wajen Kanada tare da tunkararsa da magana Mai kyau domin cimma matsaya.

Amma NSA kawai ya tsoma baki a bayyane Wanda hakan ka iya zubda darajar da lalata alakar dake Tsakanin Nageriya da Kanada.

Ban so na saka baki ba kan wannan Batu Amma soyayyar dake Tsakanina da Nageriya yasa dole na saka baki Tabbas NSA Bai Daraja ma'aikatar Harkokin wajen Nageriya ba inji shi Sule lamido

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I am writing to express my support for the open letter that was recently published, calling on the Gombe State Government to take action to improve the way it is handling the upcoming Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria (PSN) annual convention. I am deeply concerned by the reports that the Governor of Gombe State has refused to meet with the PSN National Executive Committee, and that the State Government is not providing adequate support for the event....

I am writing to express my support for the open letter that was recently published, calling on the Gombe State Government to take action to improve the way it is handling the upcoming Pharmaceutica…