The Delta State Police Command has banned use of fireworks as well as sale and display of pyrotechnics, including firecrackers known as ‘knock-out’, and ‘banger’, as part of measures to ensure a safe and peaceful Yuletide season.
Penpushing reports that the Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda gave the order in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday and declared it will be enforced strictly,
‘This decision comes as part of ongoing efforts to prevent and reduce crime, as experience shows that criminally minded persons can take advantage of this to unleash terror on law-abiding residents’, the statement read.
‘On this note, parents and guardians are advised to caution their children and wards to desist from using these items, and retailers are equally warned to withdraw from the sale of these products, as anyone found wanting will be arrested and prosecuted, and their goods impounded’.
Penpushing further reports that the statement issued by the Command Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe stated that to this end the commissioner has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police Operations Olumuyiwa Adejobi, all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Commanders to monitor strict compliance and address any violations within their respective Areas of Responsibility.
‘Furthermore, the CP appreciates the cooperation of Deltans in upholding this ban, and citizens are enjoined to always report incidents of the use or sale of fireworks to the nearest police station or by calling the command control room numbers: 08036684974, 08114895600 and 08025666914’, the statement emphasised
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