The Ekiti State Police Command has reminded residents that the ban on the sale and use of fireworks, firecrackers, knockouts and other explosive devices remains in force as the yuletide season approaches.
This is made known in a press release by the Police Public Relation Officer, SP, Sunday Abutu and made available to newsmen on Friday in Ado-EKiti.
The Command expressed appreciation to the people of Ekiti State for their support and cooperation throughout 2025, noting that such collaboration has played a significant role in curbing crime and sustaining the peaceful atmosphere in the state.
According to the Police, the ban is aimed at preventing criminals from exploiting the festive period to carry out unlawful activities under the guise of using fireworks. The Command warned that the sound of firecrackers can easily be mistaken for gunshots, creating panic, confusion and avoidable security concerns.
It further stressed that fireworks pose various health and safety risks to unsuspecting citizens and must be discouraged.
The Command reaffirmed its readiness to fully enforce the ban, urging parents, guardians, community heads and religious leaders to caution their children and followers against flouting the directive. It warned that offenders will face the full weight of the law.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Joseph Eribo, called on residents to remain law-abiding and vigilant, and to promptly report suspicious persons or activities to the nearest police station or via the emergency line: 08062335577.
