Amidst security concerns arising from the unabated cult killings in Ogun State, especially in Sagamu and its environs, the state police command has issued a warning against the use of fireworks popularly called “banga” saying that any residents caught henceforth would be severely dealt with.
The police, according to a statement issued by their spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said the warning became imperative following several complaints from residents.
The police spokesman said, “The Ogun State Police Command is inundated with report indices coming from residents since the 1st of November 2023, especially in Sagamu, Ijebu Ode, Ikenne and Sango Ota, over the indiscriminate use of dangerous fireworks popularly called ‘banga’ that the deafening sound of it threatens the state of peace of mind, triggering anxiety of residents especially amid security concerns expressed by residents in Ogun State
“Following these reports of apprehension before the Ogun State Police Command, the Commissioner of Police, CP Alamutu Abiodun, has, henceforth, declared a ban on indiscriminate use of explosive fireworks in Ogun State upholding the distressing complaints from residents and the community about their inability to differentiate between gunshots and genuine fireworks, that residents have been throwing causing sleepless night, constant terror from the deafening bang of these dangerous explosives.”
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