Yuletide: Police ban the use of fireworks and explosives in Imo
The IMO state commissioner of police Rabui Huissani has declared
a ban on the indiscriminate use of fireworks and other explosives in the state.
The commissioner of police announced on Sunday,
December 12 stating that such fireworks and explosives are life-threatening and
can cause heart attacks in aged persons and even result in fire outbreaks.
He also said that
explosives might be used as a distraction by criminals to rob or kidnap their
victims. The spokesperson of the command CSP Michael Abram said in a statement.
“The command will enforce all the
extant laws prohibiting the use of ‘ Knockouts ‘, ‘Banger ‘ etc especially this
yuletide season.
“It is common knowledge that hoodlums
use such Fireworks and Explosives to cause distraction, panic, and consequently
pandemonium and in the process rob / kidnap unsuspecting victims.
“To
forestall crime and criminality in the state parents/guardians are advised to
educate and guide their children and wards against the use of fireworks and
other explosives. Wholesalers / Retailers of such items are equally warned to
stop distribution/ sales of fireworks in the state as anyone found complicit
will be arrested, the fireworks or explosives confiscated and such person(s)
prosecuted forthwith.”
The
Commissioner of Police directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers
(DPOs) to make sure there is strict enforcement of the ban in their areas and he
also assured Imolites of the command’s commitment to ensuring a crime-free
Christmas and new year celebrations in the state.
