Christmas celebration: Ban on fireworks still in place – Police

As Christmas approaches, the Nigeria police force has reiterated that the ban on use of fireworks is still in place.
Reiterating the ban in the FCT, the commissioner of Police, CP Bala Ciroma said all Divisional Police Officers have been directed to ensure strict compliance with the ban on the use of fireworks within the FCT.
According to the statement signed by the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Yusuf Mariam, the CP said,
“In our bid to ensure safety during the Christmas/New Year celebration, the FCT Police command wishes to inform members of the public that the ban on the use of fireworks (popularly known as knock out) within the FCT is still effective, hence, residents should desist from using them.
“It is pertinent to note that, all Divisional Police Officers have been directed to ensure strict compliance with the ban on the use of fireworks within the FCT.”
The statement also noted that the police “urge parents to prevail on their wards to restrain from using fireworks as all violators will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.”