Yuletide: Ban on fireworks still in force -Delta CP

The Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Ari Muhammed Ali FCIA, psc+, on Tuesday reiterated 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 the yuletide season in the state.

The statement which was signed by the command’s spokesman, DSP Bright Edafe said: “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”.

The CP further 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.