The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Police Command, CP Bethrand Onuoha, has banned the use of fireworks, popularly known as “knockout or banger” in the State.
He gave this order while briefing members of the Command Management Team at the Command Headquarters in Lokoja.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP William Ovye Aya, in Lokoja on Friday, the CP further disclosed that some criminal elements uses fireworks to commit heinous crime, therefore, the Command will not allow these acts of criminality to continue to operate in the State.
He advised parents and guardians to warn their children and wards to desist from playing with knockout in the State. Stating that the officers were directed to arrest and prosecute anyone who violates this order.
He further warned that any shop owner who sells or supply fireworks in the state will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly. He urged residents to volunteer information on any shop selling fireworks to the law enforcement agents nearest to them.
The Commissioner of Police assured the people of Kogi State that the Police, in synergy with other security agencies, are ever determined to ensure the safety of life and property in the State. While calling on all law-abiding members of the public for their cooperation and support by reporting any suspicious activities or objects within their community to the nearest security agents for prompt response.
