Imo and Plateau State Police have enforced a total ban on fireworks and knockouts to ensure public safety during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
The Imo and Plateau State Police Commands have announced a total ban on the sale, distribution, and use of fireworks and knockouts to safeguard public safety.
In Imo State, the directive was confirmed in a statement on X by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Okoye Henry, on Sunday. The statement emphasized that “anyone found selling, possessing, or using pyrotechnics, whether during public holidays, community events, or private celebrations, will be arrested and prosecuted.”
Imo State Commissioner of Police, CP Aboki Danjuma, urged residents to cooperate with security operatives and report illegal activities involving fireworks. He further reassured the public that “enhanced security measures have been put in place for a safe and peaceful Yuletide,” appreciating the community’s ongoing support in maintaining peace.
Similarly, the Plateau State Police Command announced a statewide ban on knockouts and fireworks in a statement on Saturday by Police Public Relations Officer, SP Alfred Alabo. The measure, said the command, was taken “in the interest of public safety and security” as festive activities begin.
“Fireworks and knockouts have been known to create unnecessary panic and disturb public peace,” the statement read. Plateau State Commissioner of Police, Emmanuel Adesina, urged parents, guardians, and religious leaders to educate children and congregations on the ban, stressing that cooperation would ensure “a peaceful and safe environment for all before, during, and after the festive season.”
Both commands affirmed their commitment to enforcing the ban through regular patrols, targeted operations, and strict prosecution of violators, underlining a zero-tolerance approach to actions that could jeopardize public safety during the holidays.
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