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Abia State Governor, Dr. Okezie Ikpeazu, has placed a ban on the use of fireworks, bangers and mini-explosives, throughout Christmas and New Year festivities. The order applies both in the cities and the villages.
This is “in order for Abia State and the general public to enjoy a peaceful and joyous Christmas and New Year celebrations, devoid of any incident of violence or mishap,” Godwin Adindu, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, said.
“The police and other law enforcement agencies have also been directed to apprehend offenders,” Adindu said in a statement issued in Umuahia.
According to him, “This ban is for the general good as fireworks have resulted in heavy fire incidents in many places in the past and have also been used as decoy by criminals to wreck havoc on innocent citizens at this period of the year.
“Therefore, the general public, especially youths and teenagers, are advised to conduct themselves peaceably and not to engage in activities that will spoil the mood of the festivities.
“The Governor also uses the opportunity to extend his good wishes and prayers to all Abians as they mark this year’s Christmas and New Year celebrations.”
•Photo shows Governor Ikpeazu,
