Fireworks |
The Lagos state police command have placed a ban on the
use of fireworks, popularly called ‘Banger’ as the festive season
approaches.
In a statement released yesterday by the command’s Public Relations
Officer, Deputy Superintendent of Police, Kenneth Nwosu, the police
said the ban was necessary to safeguard the lives and properties of
Lagosians.
According to Nwosu, the command took the decision to avert the
dangers usually associated with the use of fireworks during the
harmattan season.
“Parents and guardians are therefore advised to warn their children and wards to desist from the use of such fireworks to avoid being caught on the wrong side of the law as defaulters will be punished.”
The police also assured Lagosians of adequate security during the festive period.
Consequently, the police urged parents and guardians
to warn their children and wards to desist from the use of fireworks,
Vanguard reports.
The statement read: “In a bid to ensure public safety and avert
all dangers associated with the use of bangers and other fireworks
especially during harmattan season, the Lagos State Police Command
wishes to inform the general public that the use of such fireworks is
banned.“Parents and guardians are therefore advised to warn their children and wards to desist from the use of such fireworks to avoid being caught on the wrong side of the law as defaulters will be punished.”
The police also assured Lagosians of adequate security during the festive period.
Habah! this so unfair!
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