By Tola Gbadamosi

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Ahead of the Christmas celebrations, the Ondo state Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Asabi, has felicitated with  Christian faithful in the state.

This was contained in a statement signed by the State’s Police Public Relations Officer, SP Funmilayo Odunlami Omisanya.

He assured that adequate security arrangements have been made to ensure the State enjoys a hitch free  celebration during the festive period as incessant raids of black spots were ongoing including daily show of force in the State.

According to him; *The Command is also using this medium to inform people of the State that the use of fire crackers/works such as Bangers and other “explosives” during the festive period would no longer be allowed as it poses security threat to the State.

The CP urged parents to warn their children/wards not to patronize or participate in activities such as the use of Fireworks.

“Those who engage in selling such items for celebration are also warned to desist as the Command will apprehend both the seller and the buyer.

“The Command is wishing all law abiding citizens merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year”,the statement stated.