To guarantee a safe and calm festive season, the Delta State Police Command has restated that the ban on fireworks is still in effect and will be fully enforced.
According to the Commissioner of Police, Olufemi Abaniwonda, the prohibition includes “the use, sale, and display of all pyrotechnic devices, such as fireworks and firecrackers commonly called ‘knockouts’ and ‘bangers’.”
This reminder was issued in a statement signed by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bright Edafe, and released to journalists in Warri on Thursday.
The statement explained that the measure is part of ongoing strategies to curb crime, noting that criminals often exploit the noise from fireworks and similar items to perpetrate unlawful acts against innocent residents.
The statement read in part, “Parents and guardians are advised to caution their children and wards to desist from using these items.
“Retailers are equally warned to withdraw from the sale of these products, as anyone found wanting will be arrested and prosecuted, and their goods impounded.”
To ensure compliance, the Commissioner of Police has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Operations), Olumuyiwa Adejobi, as well as all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Tactical Commanders, to monitor enforcement and address any violations within their respective areas of responsibility.
The CP also appreciated the cooperation of residents and urged citizens to report incidents of fireworks use or sale to the nearest police station or through the command’s control room numbers.
The enforcement of bans on fireworks and other pyrotechnics during the Yuletide season has been a recurring security measure across Nigeria, with multiple police commands issuing similar directives annually.
