By Oye Chukwujekwu
The Zone 5 Police Command headquarters has banned the use of fireworks in Edo, Bayelsa, and Delta states during the Yultide.
It also appealed to parents, guardians, traditional and religious leaders to warn their children and subjects to refrain from the use of fireworks during the festive periods as anyone caught would be prosecuted.
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The command however reassured the public and residents within the zone of adequate security throughout the Yuletide.
The command advised motorists to cooperate with officers and men deployed for traffic control duties in and around the states within the zone to ease traffic congestions along the major cities and highways.