Police place ban on Christmas, New Year street carnivals in Osun

The Osun State Police Command on Tuesday placed a ban on street carnivals ahead of the Christmas and New Year ceremonies in the state.

This has been confirmed by the spokesperson of the police Command, SP Yemisi Opalola.

She revealed that the development was to prevent violence and mayhem in the name of street events.

“In the police’s efforts to guarantee peaceful Christmas and New Year celebrations in the state, we advise members of the public, especially youths that annual street carnivals are prohibited for this period.

“Intelligence availed the Command suggests that miscreants plan to carry out mayhem in the guise of street carnivals. Streets carnival will, therefore not be tolerated in whatever form or guise.

“All organisers of carnivals are enjoined to hire halls or use gated compounds to celebrate the festivals.

“Parents and guardians are equally warned to advise their children and wards to shun any act that could jeopardise the peace of this season.

“Anyone caught or found wanting will be made to face the full wrath of the law.

Opalola added that: “The people of Osun are enjoined to go about their legitimate businesses and celebrations peacefully.’’