State Police Bans Christmas Fireworks, Set To Arrest Offenders

A state Police Command has banned the shooting of Christmas fireworks and anyone found shooting it or even selling, now or in the New Year, risks being arrested by the police.

This warning is given by the police in Gombe State to residents, through the lips of Police spokesman, ASP Mahid Abubakar.

Abubakar said the warning is coming from the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Oqua Etim

According to him, Christmas fireworks have been banned in the state, and men of the force are therefore resolved to enforce the directive to the latter.

Abubakar quoted the commissioner to have said that the ban on the sale, purchase and use of fireworks (commonly called “Knockouts’’ or “Bangers’’) and other explosives was still in force in the state.

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“Anyone caught selling or lighting up fireworks and explosives of any kind in the state will face the full wrath of the law.’’ He warned.

He added that Etim had ordered the deployment of policemen across the state to ensure that crime flashpoints and places of public interests were well patrolled to ensure adequate security before, during and beyond the festivities.

“We are collaborating with other security agencies and stakeholders to put in place sufficient crime preventive measures before, during and after the Christmas and New Year festivities,’’ he stated.

Nonetheless, policemen on the line of duty are to discharge their duties in accordance with established protocols, the police boss added.

They are to collaborate with community leaders, parents and guardians to contain crime, in the season, NAN reports him as adding.

“Residents should remain supportive by being vigilant, law-abiding and promptly report criminals and their activities.

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“I also urge motorists to abide by traffic regulations and avoid over speeding or reckless driving which may endanger their lives and those of other commuters.

“We wish all the people of Gombe State a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year in advance,’’ Abubakar quoted Etim as saying