Nigerian Police bans use of fireworks in the FCT

The FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Muhammad Mustafa said the Police Command has put in place adequate security measures that will see to the seamless celebration of the Christmas and New Year.
He called on residents to be vigilant and partner with the Police by reporting all suspicious movements around them to the nearest Police formation or call the command emergency helplines on: 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653 and 08028940883.
The Commissioner of Police, tasked parents, guardians and residents of FCT to ensure their children and wards do not engage in the use of fireworks and Knock-outs as it ‘creates unnecessary panic, heightens tension and provide a conducive atmosphere for criminal activities.
He said, “All Area Commanders and Divisional Police Officers have been directed by CP Muhammad Mustafa to ensure a strict compliance to ban on the use of fireworks and knock-out in the Federal Capital Territory.
“Those arrested for violating the ban will face the wrath of the law.”