Imo Police insists on ban on use of Fireworks (knockouts), vow to deal with anyone selling it

Imo Police insists on ban on use of Fireworks (knockouts), vow to deal with anyone selling it
  • As CP Danjuma assures Citizens of their maximum safety during and after the Yuletide seasons.

The Imo State Police Command has reminded the general public that the ban placed on use or sale of fireworks, firecrackers, and pyrotechnics popularly known as (knockouts) before, during, and after the Yuletide seasons in the State is still in force, warning that violators will be made to face the full wrath of the law.

In a statement signed by Imo State Police public Relations Officer, ASP Okoye Henry, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Aboki Danjuma admonishes the good people of the State to refrain from the sale or use of any form of fireworks as it threatens the public peace and security in the State.

He noted that the use of fireworks is capable of creating apprehension and distractions that could potentially create opportunities for hoodlums to perfect a criminal act and may also lead to fire outbreaks, especially in this season of harmattan.

In addition, the Commissioner of Police urges parents and guardians to implore their children and wards to refrain from the sale or use of firecrackers (knockouts) as it is in the best interest of all.

CP Danjuma assures the good people of Imo State and those in the diaspora wishing to return home for the festive seasons of their maximum safety and security.

In the spirit of collaboration, the CP calls on ‘Ndi Imo’ to collectively work towards sustaining the peace and security we cherish in Imo State by being security conscious and reporting any suspicious person seen or clandestine activity observed within their vicinity to the nearest Police Station or via 08034773600 or 08098880197.