The Commissioner of Police, Edo State Police Command, CP Muhammed A. Dankwara, has warned citizens and residents against the use of fireworks during the festive season.
The CP gave the warning when he visited the Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria (C.A.N), Bishop Oyenude Kure, and other Christian leaders at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, Airport Road, Benin City, Edo State, in a statement signed by SP Chidi Nwabuzor, Police Public Relations Officer, Edo State Command,
He enjoins citizens not to, under the pretext of celebrating the season, engage in any illegality, particularly the throwing or shooting of fireworks, also known as, ‘knockouts’, ‘rockets’, etc.
The CP warned that Police operatives of the command have been given specific instructions to clamp down on dealers of fireworks, those who patronised them, and the users, adding that anyone caught breaking the law would be brought to book accordingly.
Dankwara also seized the opportunity presented by the visit to congratulate all the Christian faithful in the state as they celebrate Christmas.
Meanwhile, the CP assured citizens and residents of Edo State that the Police and other law enforcement agencies in the state will ensure adequate security before, during, and after the Yuletide season.