Imo State Police Commissioner Rabiu Huissani has announced a ban on
indiscriminate use of fireworks and other explosives in the state.
Huissani made the announcement on Sunday, 12th of December, saying such
fireworks and explosives could be life threatening as it might cause
heart attacks in aged persons and fire outbreaks.
He also said it might be used as a distraction by criminal to rob or
kidnap their victims. The Command’s spokesman CSP Michael Abattam said
in a statement;
“The command will enforce all the extant laws prohibiting the use of ‘Knockouts‘, ‘Banger ‘ etc especially this yuletide season.
“It is common knowledge that hoodlums use such Fireworks and
Explosives to cause distraction, panic and consequently pandemonium and
in the process rob / kidnap unsuspecting victims.“To forestall crime and criminality in the state parents / guardians
are advised to educate and guide their children and wards against the
use of fireworks and other explosives. Wholesalers / Retailers of such
items are equally warned to stop distribution/ sales of fireworks in the
state as anyone found complicit will be arrested, the fireworks or
explosives confiscated and such person(s) prosecuted forthwith.�
The Commissioner of Police directed all Area Commanders, Divisional
Police Officers (DPOs) to ensure strict enforcement of the ban in their
areas and assured Imolites of the command’s commitment in ensuring a
crime free Christmas and new year celebrations in the state.
