Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Ari Muhammed Ali, has warned against the use of fireworks in the state.
According to the CP, the ban on the use of fireworks was still in force warning that the Command would enforce all the extant laws prohibiting the use of fireworks such as ‘knock-out’, ‘banger’, especially during this Yuletide season.
In a statement by the State Police Spokesman, DSP Bright Edafe:” Parents/Guardians are advised to guide their children and wards to desist from using them. Retailers of such goods are equally warned to withdraw from the sales of these products as anyone arrested will be prosecuted.
“To this end, the CP has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police officers, and Tactical Commanders, to ensure strict compliance with the ban on fireworks in their respective Areas of Responsibility. Undercover Police Operatives have also been deployed for the purpose of arresting anyone found wanting.
” The CP while assuring residents of their safety at all times also call on residents to continue to partner with the Police and other security agencies by providing useful information in their untiring efforts at providing a peaceful and secured environment for the all”.
