…Vows to prosecute offenders
As part of measures to ensure adequate security of lives and properties during the yuletide, the Anambra State Police command has announced a ban on the use of knock-outs, fire crackers and other forms of fireworks in the State during the period.
The command stated that the ban had become necessary as it constituted a serious security risk and was capable of misleading the security personnel on apparent danger of gunshots as well as engender fear in the minds of the peace loving citizens of the state.
The command which spoke through her Public Relations Officer, Mr. Haruna Mohammed in a statement in Awka yesterday advised parents and guardians to warn their children and wards from purchasing and using knockouts as the law governing the sales, purchase and use of fireworks was still in force.
The command equally enjoined members of the public to refrain from unauthorized use of Sirens, tinted glasses and covering of vehicles plate numbers adding that groups or persons desiring to commit the above stated offences were warned to desist forthwith as anyone arrested would be dealt with in accordance with the Law.
It however to assured Ndi Anambra that this year’s Christmas and New year celebrations, like the previous ones would be conducted peacefully even as it observed that the command in conjunction with other sister agencies had put in place a robust crime prevention strategies such as visibility policing, foot and vehicular patrols, including joint stop and search operations, constant raids on criminal hideouts and traffic decongestions.
“Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, CP Garba Baba Umar on behalf of the officers and men of the command rejoices with Ndi Anambra as they join the Christendom in celebrating this year’s Christmas and implores them to emulate the virtues of Jesus Christ by propagating peace, demonstrating love and promoting harmonious coexistence amongst fellow citizens irrespective of religious or political affiliations.
“Finally, the public are enjoined to report any suspicious persons or movements to the nearest Police stations or through the following Police Emergency numbers for prompt response 07039194332 or 09074074062”.
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