Police warn Abuja residents against fireworks at Yuletide

 Nicholas Kalu, Abuja

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

A statement by the Deputy Public Relations Officer of the command, Yusuf Mariam, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, stated: “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 knockout) within the FCT is still effective, hence, residents should desist from using them.

“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”