Regional News of Thursday, 10 December 2020Source: www.ghanaweb.comPolice caution youth against firing of knockouts in Upper EastThe police warned that anyone who uses fire crackers will be dealt with according to lawCorrespondence from Upper East RegionThe Upper East Regional Election Security Taskforce has reminded the youth in the region that the ban on the use of knockouts, firecrackers and bangers is still in full force. The Taskforce said firing the small explosives could cause fear and panic among residents at the critical moment the country had just come out of a general election. In a statement released by the Regional Police Commander, DCOP Osei Kweku Ampofo- Duku who doubles as the chairman of the Taskforce, the Police said “ it has come to the attention of the Upper East Regional Election Security Taskforce (RESTF) through its joint Operational Centre that some residents especially youth has embarked on firing knockouts, firecrackers and bangers in the principal streets of the regional capital, Bolgatanga.”. The Taskforce warned that “anyone who resorts to the use of firecrackers, bangers or knockouts will be dealt with according to the law”. The statement touching on the safety of residents said: “the Taskforce assures the public of its readiness to ensure maximum security in the Upper East Region as it is mandated to in all stages in the 2020 general election.”.

Source: GhanaWeb December 10, 2020 01:41 UTC