The police command in Ondo has warned against using fireworks and crackers before, during and after the yuletide.

Police commissioner Abiodun Asabi said this in a statement by the command’s spokeswoman, SP Funmilayo Odunlami-Omisanya, on Friday.

Mr Asabi, who felicitated with Christians ahead of the celebration, said that the use of fireworks and crackers posed a security threat to the state.

According to him, those who sell such items for celebration are warned to desist as the command will apprehend both the seller and the buyer.

He said the command had made adequate security arrangements to ensure the state enjoyed a hitch-free celebration during the festive period as incessant raids of black spots were ongoing, including a daily show of force in Ondo.

“The command is also using this medium to inform the people of the State that the use of firecrackers and fireworks such as bangers and other ‘explosives’ during the festive period would no longer be allowed as it posed a security threat to the state.

“Parents are urged to warn their children/wards not to patronise or participate in activities such as the use of fireworks,” said the police commissioner.

(NAN)