Be careful with hampers this Christmas � Police warn Nigerians

Posted by: b3rrilyn in NaijaVibe.Net, News Dec 2, 2015

Nigerians have been warned to be careful with hampers this Christmas season.The security alert was issued by the Inspector General of Police, Solomon Arase, on Monday,cautioning Nigerians to be extra alert while receiving gifts during the Yuletide season so as to avoid receiving explosive-laden hampers as gifts.
In a statement signed by the Force Spokesperson, Acting, ACP Olabisi Kolawole, Arase warned against the use of fireworks such as �bangers” and other explosives as they could further heighten the fear of insecurity during the festive season.
The statement said,

�The IGP also enjoined citizens to shun all forms of violence and unlawful acts, eschew bitterness, hatred and rancour and go about their legitimate duties without fear of intimidation from any quarter during and after the season.”