FCT police warns against fireworks during Christmas, New Year celebrations

Nicholas Kalu, Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has warned againsbthe use of fireworks during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

A statement by the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the Command, ASP Yusuf Mariam, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police read, “In our bid to ensure safety during the Christmas/New year celebration, the FCT Police Command wishes to inform members of the publicthat the ban on the use of fireworks (popularly known as knock out) within the FCT is still effective, hence, residents should desist from using them.

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“It is pertinent to note that, all Divisional Police Officers have been directed to ensure strict compliance with the ban on the use of fireworkswithin the FCT. We urge parents to prevail on their wards to restrain from using fireworks as allviolators will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.

“While assuring residents of adequate security during the festive period, the Command isappealing to members of public to promptly report all suspicious movements through our emergency lines: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 and 08028940883”

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