****Orders prosecution of violators of the order
By Friday Idachaba, Lokoja.
The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Police Command, CP Bethrand C. Onuoha, has banned the use of fireworks popularly known as “Knockout or Banga” in the State.
He gave the order while briefing members of the Command Management Team at the Command Headquarters in Lokoja.
The CP further disclosed that some criminal elements use fireworks to commit heinous crimes, adding that the Command would not allow such acts of criminality to continue in the State.
The Police boss advised parents and guardians to warn their children and Wards to desist from playing knockout in the State adding that security agents has been directed to arrest and prosecute anyone who violates the order.
The CP further warned that any shop owner who sells or supply fireworks (Banga) in the State would be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.
He urgent Law-abiding citizens of the state to volunteer information on any shop selling fireworks to the Law Enforcement Agents nearest to them.
CP Bethrand Onuoha further assured the good people of Kogi State that the Police in synergy with other Security Agencies, are ever determined to ensure the safety of life and property in the State.
He solicited the cooperation and support Law-abiding members of the public in reporting suspicious activities or objects within their community to the nearest Security Agents for prompt response. (Ends)