Ondo State residents have been warned against the use of fireworks and crackers before, during and after the yuletide season in the state.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr Abiodun Asabi, gave the warning in a statement made available to newsmen by SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) on Friday in Akure.
While felicitating with the Christian faithful ahead of the celebration, Asabi said that the use of fireworks and crackers posed a security threat to the state.
He warned those who engage in selling such items for celebration to desist, assuring that the Command will apprehend both the seller and the buyer of the products.
The CP, therefore, said that adequate security arrangements had been made to ensure the state enjoyed a hitch-free celebration during the festive period as incessant raids of black spots were ongoing, including daily show of force in the state.
“The command is also using this medium to inform the people of the State that the use of firecrackers/works such as Bangers and other “explosives” during the festive period would no longer be allowed as it posed a security threat to the state.
“Parents are urged to warn their children/wards not to patronise or participate in activities such as the use of fireworks.
