The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Police Command, CP Bethrand C. Onuoha has banned the use of Fireworks popularly known as “Knockout or Banga” in the State.
The CP gave the order while briefing members of the Command Management Team at the Command Headquarters in Lokoja.
He said some criminal elements uses fireworks to commit heinous crime, warning that the Command will not allow these acts of criminality to continue in the State.
The CP advised parents and Guardians to warn their Children and Wards to desist from playing knockout in the State stating that Police Officers have been directed to arrest and prosecute anyone who violates the order.
He warned that any shop owner who sells or supply fireworks (Banga) in the State will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.
The CP urged Law-abiding people of the State to volunteer information on any shop selling fireworks to the Law Enforcement Agents nearest to them.
He reassured the people of the State that the Police in synergy with other Security Agencies are ever determined to ensure the safety of lives and property in the State.
CP Bethrand called on all Law-abiding members of the public to cooperate by reporting any suspicious activities or objects within their community to the nearest Security Agents for prompt response.
