The commissioner of police, kwara state,has sternly warned against the use of low explosives during the Yuletide, as anyone caught disobeying this order would be prosecuted.

The commissioner, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, said in a statement issued by the DSP Ajayi Okasanmi.

Mr Kayode Egbetokun, assured that adequate security measures had been put in place to guarantee a hitch free Christmas and New Year celebration in the state.

 

“In a bid to making the celebrations crime free, the command has deployed 3, 000 personnel to forestall any breakdown of law and order before, during and after the yuletide period,’’ he said.

 

The commissioner, urged members of the public to go about their lawful businesses without any fear of molestation.

 

He also advised youth corp members posted to the state to always shun the temptation of embarking on “unnecessary and unauthorised’’ journey, especially during yuletide.

 

The commissioner said that, the command was collaborating with the NYSC authority in the state to ensure maximum safety of corps members.

 

Egbetoku wishes residents of the state happy celebrations.

NAN