Ondo State Police Command has banned the use of fireworks during Yuletide in the state.
A statement by police spokeswoman in the state, SP Funmilayo Odunlami, titled “Ban on the use of fireworks/firecrackers, knockouts during the Yuletide season”, said that the state police boss CP Oyeyemi Oyediran, also ordered Area Commanders and DPOs to ensure adequate security throughout the festive period.
According to the statement: “This is to inform the good people of Ondo state that there is Ban on the use of all kinds of Fireworks, Firecrackers and knockouts aka Banger during this season.
“Considering the security situation in the country, the command will not encourage the use of explosives of any form as a means of celebrating the yuletide season, this is to deter hoodlums from using it as an opportunity to perpetrate their dastardly act.
“In view of this, the command is using this medium to warn both the sellers and the buyers to desist from any conduct or act that can cause the breach of peace enjoyed in the state .
“In the same vein, Parents and guardians are enjoined to advise their children/wards who are in the State to celebrate the Xmas and New year not to trade in or patronize any kind of fireworks or explosives under the guise of celebration, as both the Retailers, Users and Buyers will all be prosecuted accordingly.
“While enjoying the euphoria of the season, the CP urge the people of the State to be careful, celebrate within the ambit of the law and be security conscious.
“Residents of the State are also enjoined to report any strange or suspicious movement in their area to the nearest Police station.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Oyeyemi Oyediran, psc, fsi, has also ordered all Area Commanders and DPOs in the State to ensure a crime free atmosphere throughout the festive period and also make public their telephone numbers to ease means of communication with the good people of the State.”
