The Rivers State Police Command has reminded members of the public
and corporate bodies that the ban on the user of bangers popularly
called knockout and other fireworks in the state is still in full force
and warned of dire consequences for those who flout the order.
In a statement by Ahmad Muhammad, DSP, the command’s Public Relations
Officer said that some unpatriotic elements are in the habit of
blasting bangers thereby disturbing the existing public peace and
causing unnecessary panic.
According to the PPRO, the Command further craves the indulgence of
parents/guardians to warn their children/wards not to engage in throwing
fireworks and bangers this festive period.
“Retailers of such goods are equally advised and warned to withdraw
from sale these products. Anyone arrested either selling or blasting
knockouts and fireworks would be made to face the full brunt of the law.
“The Command also wishes to remind members of the public that the
issue of securing their lives and properties should not be left to
security agents alone as they too have a role to play by being security
conscious at all times.”
The Command appeals to the members of the public to report any
suspicious movement or character to the nearest police station or call
the following police distress lines: 08032003514, 08028915460,
08028915462 and 08160723892.
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