The Osun State Police has announced the ban on the use and sales of fireworks, popularly called knockouts, in the state during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.
This was contained in a statement by the command spokesperson, Abiodun Ojelabi.
According to Ojelabi, the ban became necessary due to the security situation in the country.
He said, “The command wishes to draw the attention of the general public, particularly youths, to the dangers and security implications associated with the detonation of knockouts, bangers, fireworks, and other pyrotechnic devices before, during, and after the 2025 Christmas and New Year celebrations.
”The loud explosive sounds from knockouts are easily mistaken for gunshots or improvised explosive devices, thereby creating unnecessary panic, tension, apprehension, and avoidable security alerts at a time the nation is on heightened security watch.
“Consequently, the Commissioner of Police has directed that the use of knockouts, bangers and fireworks in residential areas, near hospitals, places of worship, markets, motor parks, along major roads and wherever is strictly prohibited.”
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