Lagos Govt Seals Event Centre Where Kegs of Petrol Were Shared as Souvenirs, Police to Arrest Culprits
- The Lagos state government has taken a strong action following the distribution of fuel as souvenirs at a party in the state
- Havillah Event Centre where the party took place has been sealed by the Lagos Safety Commission for contravening Public Safety Rules
- The commissioner of police in the state has also ordered the arrest of all the culprits involved even as the celebrant had earlier apologised
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Oniru, Lagos state - The Lagos state government through the Lagos Safety Commission and the Rapid Response Squad has sealed Havillah Event Centre, Oniru, for contravening Public Safety Rules.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu's media aide, Jubril Gawat, said the event centre was where kegs of petrol were shared as souvenir.
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According to him, the commissioner of police in Lagos has also ordered the arrest of the culprits involved.
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Action could lead to loss of lives - Lagos government
The Lagos state government had earlier said it was investigating a viral video showing kegs of petrol being shared as souvenirs at the event centre in Lagos.
Gbenga Omotoso, the Lagos state commissioner of information and strategy, made this known in a statement on Saturday, March 5.
He said the action is dangerous and can lead to loss of lives and property in the state.
“There is no doubt that this action is dangerous and can lead to loss of lives and property. It is blatantly against all safety measures in such places," the commissioner said.
Party host apologises
Meanwhile, a previous report by Legit.ng indicates that the host of the party was a lady identified as Chidinma Pearl Ogbulu. The party was her installation ceremony as Erelu Okin.
A video from the lavish event captured a stack of 10-litre kegs containing petrol that had been lined up for guests who came to celebrate with her. The kegs also had customized stickers containing a picture of the newly installed Erelu.
However, amid the backlash trailing the video, Ogbulu apologized for her choice of souvenirs given out at the party. She said her "intent was just to show appreciation to my guests for turning up at my event at these hard times".
Source: Legit.ng
