By Stanley Onyekwere
The FCT Police Command, under the leadership of the Commissioner of Police, CP Miller Dantawaye, has asked Abuja residents to refrain from the sale, purchase, or use of firecrackers, knockout explosives, and other unauthorized pyrotechnics.
In a statement from Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command,SP Josephine Adeh, which was made available to journalists recently in Abuja, the Command expressed serious concerns about the increasing circulation of these items across the Territory.
It noted that firecrackers pose serious safety hazards, including injuries, fire outbreaks, and widespread panic. They also create opportunities for criminal elements to mask unlawful activities.
The statement read in part:
“Beyond these risks, their indiscriminate use disrupts public peace and endangers vulnerable members of the community, particularly children, the elderly, and persons with underlying health conditions.
“Residents are therefore strongly urged to comply with this advisory. FCT Police operatives have been charged to enforce this directive and ensure that violators are arrested and prosecuted accordingly.
“The public is encouraged to remain vigilant and promptly report anyone involved in the sale or use of firecrackers.
“Reports may be made at the nearest police station or through the FCT Police Command emergency lines: 08032003913, 08068587311”.
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