Oyo Police Command Places Ban On Carnivals, Fireworks Sale, Usage

BoomRadioNG | December 23, 2021

The Oyo state police command has warned residents of the state against any unauthorized gathering as well as sales and usage of fireworks.

Commissioner of Police in the state, Ngozi Onadeko, made this known in a statement signed on her behalf by the command spokesman, DSP Adewale Osifeso.

She directed all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers and Tactical Commanders to clamp down on all unauthorized street carnivals which, in most cases, according to her, are avenues for instigating gang-related violence.

Oyo state Commissioner of Police Ngozi Onadeko

This was just as she reiterated the validity of the ban on the use of fireworks in the state, as she warned that the Command will enforce all extant laws prohibiting its sales and usage during the Yuletide season.

She further advised parents, guardians and leaders of influence in various capacities to warn their wards and proteges against violating the law as adequate sanctions would be meted out.

Onadeko also advised the dealers, traders and suppliers of such prohibited items against stockpiling and selling them to ignorant minors, saying that violators would be severely dealt with and prosecuted.

Ademola Adejuwon