The Commissioner of Police in Delta State, CP Ari Muhammed Ali, has announced that the ban on the use of fireworks is still in force and that the command will enforce all the extant laws prohibiting the use of fireworks, such as ‘knock-out,” “banger,” etc., especially during this Yuletide season.
DSP Bright Edafe, the spokesman for Delta State Command, made this known in a statement to ngrDesk. He said, “Parents and 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.”
According to the report, “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.”
He disclosed that undercover police operations have also been deployed for the purpose of arresting anyone found wanting. The CP while assuring residents of their safety at all times also calls 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 them all.
