Oyerinde urged parents and guardians to warn their wards against the use of fireworks, saying that the law banning the use of fireworks is still in force. He said security agencies in Lagos State will arrest those selling and distributing the device in the markets.
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The Governor, in a statement by the Director, Bureau of Communications and Strategy, Office of the Governor, Semiu Okanlawon, stated that the state is banning the use of fireworks to stay on top of situation as it concerns security during the festive period and all times
Owoseni said inasmuch as the government would like residents to celebrate the yuletide with all the fanfare associated with the season, the security situation across the globe requires everyone to be on red alert so as to prevent unscrupulous elements from unleashing terror on innocent citizens
Briefing journalists at the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre in Alausa Secretariat, the Commissioner for Special Duties and Inter-governmental Relations, Seye Oladejo, said the government was concerned about the menace which petrol tankers and other articulated vehicles have become on Lagos roads, as well as the incessant fire incidents and needless road traffic and accidents that have led to loss of lives and properties
This was contained in a statement issued by the Force Spokesperson, Acting Assistant Commissioner of Police, Olabisi Kolawole, in Abujaon Monday
The Inspector-General of Police, Suleiman Abba, said in a statement issued by the force spokesman, Emmanuel Ojukwu, on Wednesday that this was to avoid receiving “explosive-laden hampers as gifts”