Police begin crack-down on users of fireworks
The Lagos State Police Command has launched a manhunt for those who sell and buy fireworks, especially bangers.
The Command said users of bangers and other fireworks in the state must first apply to the state’s command and get permission before using them.
Commissioner of Police, Marvel Akpoyibo said the measure became imperative in order to monitor the security situation in the state throughout the Yuletide and New Year celebrations, as well as save the police from wasting much time and manpower on false distress calls.
Akpoyibo said criminal elements often operated where bangers were freely used, adding that the people would subsequently find it difficult to differentiate between sounds of guns and bangers.
He added that in such cases, the robbers often went scot free.
The Police Boss also said he had ordered massive deployment of marine policemen to beaches in the state till the New Year.
Meanwhile, Akpoyibo said three cases of road accidents were recorded in the state during the Christmas period.
He said in all, four persons died, while about five others sustained injuries. The cases are under investigation.
The Lagos State Police Command has launched a manhunt for those who sell and buy fireworks, especially bangers.
The Command said users of bangers and other fireworks in the state must first apply to the state’s command and get permission before using them.
Commissioner of Police, Marvel Akpoyibo said the measure became imperative in order to monitor the security situation in the state throughout the Yuletide and New Year celebrations, as well as save the police from wasting much time and manpower on false distress calls.
Akpoyibo said criminal elements often operated where bangers were freely used, adding that the people would subsequently find it difficult to differentiate between sounds of guns and bangers.
He added that in such cases, the robbers often went scot free.
The Police Boss also said he had ordered massive deployment of marine policemen to beaches in the state till the New Year.
Meanwhile, Akpoyibo said three cases of road accidents were recorded in the state during the Christmas period.
He said in all, four persons died, while about five others sustained injuries. The cases are under investigation.
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