Campus News2 min read2025-12-09

UNIZIK Safety Department Enforces Federal Ban on Fireworks (“Knock-Outs”) to Ensure Campus Safety During Yuletide and Beyond

In a decisive move to ensure peace and safety, the Security Department of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has reinforced an immediate and indefinite ban on the use of explosive fireworks commonly known as “knock-outs” or...

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9 Dec 2025

UNIZIK Safety Department Enforces Federal Ban on Fireworks (“Knock-Outs”) to Ensure Campus Safety During Yuletide and Beyond
Key takeaways
  • In a decisive move to ensure peace and safety, the Security Department of Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK), Awka, has reinforced an immediate and indefinite ban on the use of explosive fireworks commonly known as “knock-outs” or “bangers” across the university community.
  • The directive, effective throughout the Yuletide season and beyond, aligns with a broader federal government prohibition on such items.
  • The Chief Safety Officer, Ken Chukwurah, signed the official statement, citing the need to prevent unnecessary panic and tension within the UNIZIK neighborhood.

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