Festive Season……..FCT Police Command Warns Against Use of Fireworks
By; Ben Ogbemudia
As Nigerians prepare for the festive season, the Federal Capital Territory Police Command on Friday 13th November, 2020 issued a strong warning to the public that the ban on the use of fireworks (popularly known as knock out) within the FCT is still enforced, hence, residents should desist from using them.
In a press release by ASP Yusuf Mariam, Police Public Relations Officer, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, said,” in view of this, the Commissioner of Police CP. Bala Ciroma has directed all Divisional Police Officers to ensure strict compliance with the ban on the use of fireworks within the FCT.
“The Commissioner of Police urges parents and guardians to prevail upon their wards to restrain from using fireworks, as all violators will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.”
While assuring residents of adequate security during the festive period, the Command is appealing to members of public to promptly report all suspicious movements through our emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 and 08028940883. To report the conduct of Police Officers, call the Public Complaint Bureau (PCB) Line :09022222352.
