Bauchi State Police Command has banned the use of fireworks, bangers and explosives during the forthcoming Christmas and New Year festivities in the State.
The Command, in a press statement signed by its Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmed Muhammed Wakil, said that police will not overlook any attempt that can cause panic and fear in the minds of unsuspecting members of the public in the name of Christmas and New Year celebrations.
“The ban on the use of fireworks, bangers and other explosives during festivities is still in force. As such explosives are capable of causing fire disasters among other threats,” the statement read in part.
DSP Wakil explained that the command is capacitated to deal with hoodlums and political thugs bent to cause a breakdown in law and order before or during or after the festive period.
He said police will in collaboration with sister security agencies in the state deal with any contingency need that may arise to ensure “a peaceful and hitch-free” celebrations.
“The Command is prepared to deal with hoodlums, political thugs and other disgruntled elements that may attempt to cause break down of law and order before during and after the festive period,” he assured.
The Public Relations Officer said that “the CP has ordered the deployment of officers and men comprising of conventional police and other tactical teams of the Command as well as necessary logistics to all churches and venues of events in the State.”
The Command extends its warm greetings to Christian faithful and other citizens in the state, as they celebrate Christmas and New Year and equally enjoins them to cooperate with police and other security agencies, in their efforts towards ensuring peaceful celebrations.
