Police ban fireworks, other pyrotechnic during Xmas in Delta

Delta State Police Command on Thursday banned fireworks and other pyrotechnics during the Christmas and New Year celebrations in the state.

Police ban fireworks in Delta

The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, accordingly, urged residents to cooperate in upholding the ban, appealing to citizens to report incidence of the use or sale of fireworks to the nearest police station. The Police provided several telephone numbers to contact the command control room.

The numbers include:
-08036684974
-08114895600
-08025666914

The Police Public Relations Officer of the Delta State Command, Asaba, SP. Edafe Bright, in a statement in Asaba ob Thursday, highlighted @DeltaPoliceNG,

THE BAN ON FIREWORKS AND OTHER PYROTECHNICS DURING THE YULETIDE

As part of measures to ensure a safe and peaceful Yuletide season, The Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Olufemi Abaniwonda has announced that the ban on fireworks is still in force and that the command will be enforcing it strictly which includes ban on the use, sale, and display of pyrotechnics, including fireworks and firecrackers known as ‘knock-out’, and ‘banger.

This decision comes as part of ongoing efforts to prevent and reduce crime as experience shows that criminally minded persons can take advantage of this to unleash terror on law-abiding residents.

On that note, parents and guardians are advised to caution their children and wards to desist from using these items, and retailers are equally warned to withdraw from the display and sale of these products, as anyone found wanting will be arrested and prosecuted.

To this end, the CP has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police officers, and Tactical Commanders to monitor strict compliance and address any violations within their respective Areas of Responsibility.

Furthermore, the CP appreciates the cooperation of Deltans in upholding this ban, and citizens are enjoined to always report incidents of the use or sale of fireworks to the nearest police station or by calling the command control room numbers:

-08036684974

-08114895600

-08025666914

Wishing all Deltans a Merry Christmas and prosperous New-Year in Advance.