The Lagos State Government has sealed Havillah Event Centre, Oniru, where petrol was used as a souvenir at a party, Punch peported.
The PUNCH gathered that the event centre was sealed by officials of the Lagos Safety Commission and the Rapid Response Squad “for Contravening Public Safety Rules”.
In a post titled, ‘Lagos seals event centre’, the police said, “Rapid Response Squad working in conjunction with Lagos State Safety Commission has sealed Havilah Events Centre, Victoria Island for hosting a party during which litres of premium motor spirit (Petrol) in jerry can were given out as souvenirs.
“Two officials of the centre were arrested today while Lagos Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi has directed that all those involved be arrested.
“The arrest was on the directive of the Lagos State Government that the centre be sealed and all parties involved arrested.”
Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, had said Saturday morning that the state government would probe the use of petrol as souvenir at a party.
Omotoso said in a statement that the government’s attention had been drawn to a viral video showing kegs of petrol being handed out as souvenirs at an events centre in Lagos.
He said there was no doubt that the action was dangerous and could lead to loss of lives and property, and it was against all safety measures in such places.
According to him, the Lagos State Government, through the Safety Commission will ensure that all parties to “the reprehensible action are made to account for it”.
“The safety of lives and property of Lagosians and visitors remain a top priority to government.
“We, therefore, advise that actions that can lead to loss of lives and property be avoided,’’ Omotoso added.
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