Yuletide: Delta Police Command Says Ban On Fire Works Still In Force

…Threatens To Arrest Sellers

By Daniel Dafe

The Commissioner of Police, Delta State, CP Ari Muhammed Ali FCIA, PSC(+), 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.

The warning was contained in a statement on Thursday signed by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Bright Edafe.

According to the statement, “parents/guardians are advised to guide their children and wards to desist from using them,” adding that “retailers of such goods are equally warned to withdraw from the sales of these products as anyone arrested will be prosecuted.”

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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 statement added.

The CP while assuring residents of their safety at all times also called 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.