YULETIDE CELEBRATION: POLICE WARN RESIDENTS OF IBARAPA CENTRAL AGAINST NIGHT CARNIVALS

The Divisional Police Officer in Igboora has advised youths to remain focused and shun all acts capable of jeopardizing their future.

DCP Ajayi Mark who is the most senior police officer in the local government made the statement on Friday when the management of Asako Reporters paid a courtesy visit to his office.

Ajayi further said, “The police has earlier issued warning

Mark advised parents and guardians to caution their wards as the command would not hesitate in arresting anyone caught selling or using fireworks.

He listed the ban items to include knockouts, banger and other explosives.

He said, “The ban on the use of fireworks such as knockouts, banger and other forms of explosives during the Christmas and New Year festive periods is still enforced.

“This callous attitude may cause not only distractions to the general public but may also constitute a security threat and other environmental hazards.

He therefore, advises parents to warn their children/wards to refrain from such ugly trend as police will not hesitate to clamp down on any person(s) caught selling or using these fireworks.”

They will embark on intensive patrols on all the major highways, town boundaries, motor parks, recreation, worship centres and in all nooks and crannies of the town before, during and after the yuletide.“The good people of the local government are advised to go about their lawful businesses without fear.

“This warning becomes imperative as miscreants/hoodlums may use the opportunity to carry out their nefarious activities under the guise of celebration”, the police said.