Knockouts and fireworks
* Say fireworks constitute nuisance and disrupt public peace
By Jon Egie
The Delta State Commissioner of Police, CP Wale Abass, has banned the sale and use of fireworks, knockouts, firecrackers, and other pyrotechnics in Delta State warning that the banned items pose a threat to State security and should be avoided.
The CP in a statement issued by the Command’s PPRO, DSP Bright Edafe yesterday, said that the usage of fireworks (knockouts) is capable of causing nuisance, which further generates undue anxiety, fear, and an unnecessary disruption of public peace.
Additionally, he warned against the hazardous consequences of its use, noting that it could give room to diversions that might give criminals the chance to continue their crimes and endanger residents.
The CP warned in strong terms that any dealer or resident who fails to abide by the ban, when caught, would be made to face the wrath of the law and hence, urged parents and guardians to monitor their wards and curtail their use of knockouts during Christmas and New Year celebrations.
CP Wale Abass further urged the good people of Delta to be vigilant and security conscious as he reaffirmed the Command’s commitment and willingness to protect the life and properties of residents during the yulitide season and beyond.
The Commissioner of Police on behalf of officers and men of the Command, wished the good people of Delta State a crime-free Christmas and New Year celebration in advance.
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