The Commissioner of Police Delta State, CP Ari Muhammed Ali FCIA, psc+ has announced that the ban on the use of fireworks is still in force and that the Command will enforce all the extant laws prohibiting the use of fireworks such as ‘knock-out’, ‘banger’ etc especially during this Yuletide season.

A statement signed by the Spokesperson of the Command, DSP. Edafe Bright, received by hybridnewsng.com, advised
Parents/Guardians to guide their children and wards to desist from using them.

“Retailers of such goods are equally warned to withdraw from the sales of these products as anyone arrested will be prosecuted”

It further stated that CP Ari Ali has directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police officers and Tactical Commanders to ensure strict compliance with the ban on fireworks in their respective Areas of Responsibility.