YULETIDE: ABANIWONDA CAUTION DELTANS ON USE OF FIREWORKS, PYROTECHNICS ..... Says Ban Still In Force and Will Be Enforced Strictly
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CP Olufemi Abaniwonda |
The Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, as part of measures to ensure a and peaceful yuletide season, has announced that the ban on fireworks is still in force.
CP Abaniwonda warned that the command will be enforcing it strictly which includes ban on the use, sale, and display of pyrotechnics, including fireworks and firecrackers known as ‘knock-out’, and ‘banger’.
"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." A statement issued and signed by SP Edafe Bright, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Command Headquarters Asaba disclosed.
The statement warned that "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 display and sale of these products, as anyone found wanting will be arrested and prosecuted".
"All Area Commanders, Divisional Police officers, and Tactical Commanders to monitor strict compliance and address any violations within their respective Areas of Responsibility," the statement further reveal.
"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
- 08025666914
The Commissioner of Police thereafter, wished all Deltans a Merry Christmas and prosperous New-Year in Advance.
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