Police Warning: Watch Out For Exploding Xmas Hampers!

The police have issued a shocking warning to Nigerians this Christmas by saying that the public must watch out for hampers stuffed with explosives instead of presents!

Nigerians have been warned to be careful with hampers this Christmas season as they might be packed full of explosives instead of presents.

The security alert was issued by the Inspector General of Police Solomon Arase on Monday who cautioned 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 also 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 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,” Arase said.

The warning against the danger of exploding hampers comes amid renewed calls for public vigiliance during the Christmas period.

The Director of Army Public Relations Colonel Sani Usman Kukasheka recently warned that citizens should not only rely on the security services for protection, but should also be security conscious themselves and provide useful information to the relevant security agencies.

“With the kind of intelligence we receive regularly from the military and security operatives, citizens need to be proactive and security conscious while the media intensify the same campaign,” Kukasheka said.

 

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