The Commissioner of Police, Kogi State Police Command, CP Bethrand C. Onuoha, has ban the use of Fireworks popularly known as “Knockout or Banga” in the State.

CP Onuoha gave the order while briefing members of the Command Management Team at the Command Headquarters in Lokoja.

According to a statement signed by the Command PPRO, SP William Aya, the Commissioner further disclosed that some criminal elements uses fireworks to commit heinous crime, therefore, the Command will not allow these acts of criminality to continue to operate in the State.

He advised parents and Guardians to warn their Children and Wards to desist from playing knockout in the State, stressing that the Officers were directed to arrest and prosecute anyone who violates this order.

He further warn that any shop owner who sells or supply fireworks (Banga) in the State will be arrested and prosecuted accordingly.

The CP urges the Law-abiding Kogites to volunteer information on any shop selling fireworks to the Law Enforcement Agents nearest to them.

To this end, the Commissioner of Police further assures the good people of Kogi State that the Police in synergy with other Security Agencies are ever determined to ensure the safety of life and property in the State.

While calling on all Law-abiding members of the public for their cooperation and support by reporting any suspicious activities or objects within their community to the nearest Security Agents for prompt response.