Plateau Police places heavy ban on sales and usage of KNOCKOUTS and FIREWORKS during this festival period for public safety.
This was contained in a press release published by the command on Saturday, 22 November, 2025. The release reads below:
POLICE PRESS RELEASE
PLATEAU POLICE COMMAND BANS SALES, USE OF KNOCKOUTS ARTICLES ACROSS PLATEAU STATE
The Plateau State Police Command wishes to inform the general public, particularly parents, guardians, and religious leaders, that in the interest of public safety and security, the Command has deemed it necessary to ban the sales and use of knockouts articles and fireworks in connection with the upcoming festive season.
This decision is informed by our commitment to ensuring a peaceful and safe celebration for all residents of Plateau State. The use of knockouts and fireworks has been known to create unnecessary panic, thereby disturbing public peace.
The Plateau State Police Command warns that anyone found violating this order by selling, using, or in possession of knockouts articles and fireworks will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law.
The Command will not hesitate to take decisive action against anyone who flouts this directive.
We urge parents and guardians to caution their children and wards to comply with this directive and avoid engaging in the sale, use, or possession of knockouts articles and fireworks. We encourage Plateau law abiding citizens to report the sale or use of these prohibited items to the Police or other relevant security agencies for necessary lawful action.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Emmanuel Olugbemiga Adesina, psc also call on religious leaders to caution their congregation members to obey this order and avoid engaging in activities that could jeopardize public peace and security. Their leadership and guidance in this regard will go a long way in ensuring a peaceful and safe for all before, during and after the festive season.
Plateau State Command is poised to maintaining peace, order, public safety and security across the State.
For more information or clarity on this official statement, call the Plateau State Police Public Relations Officers (PPRO) through:
08060545670.
SP ALFRED ALABO, ANIPR
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER (PPRO)
PLATEAU STATE POLICE COMMAND, JOS
NOVEMBER 22, 2025
