Yuletide: Police forbids bonfires, knockouts in Akwa Ibom
The use of fireworks during the Christmas and New Year celebrations has been banned in Akwa Ibom State even as the police beef up security.
The spokesperson of the Akwa Ibom police, Odiko Macdon, made this known in a statement on Wednesday.
Mr Macdon said the Commissioner of Police (CP), Andrew Amiengheme, had ordered the immediate enforcement of the ban on the use of fireworks across the state during the yuletide.
He warned those who usually burn tyres on the roads to desist from such acts as those caught would be prosecuted accordingly.
“The CP notes that the law banning the sale and use of prohibited explosives (knockouts inclusive) is still in force.
“He has therefore requested parents and guardians to warn their children and wards to refrain from the use of all kinds of prohibited fireworks during and after the yuletide.
“He also warns those who burn tyres on the roads and highways during festivities to desist forthwith as such acts destroy the roads and are capable of causing fire outbreaks,’’ he said.
The spokesman quoted the commissioner of police as felicitating with the people of Akwa Ibom at Christmas.
He added that security had been beefed up in all parts of the state for a successful celebration.
He called on the people of the state to report suspicious elements to the police directly or by calling the following numbers – 08039213071 and 08020913810 – or any other security agency for prompt action.
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