Lagos govt seals event centre where petrol was given as ‘souvenirs’

06 Mar Lagos govt seals event centre where petrol was given as ‘souvenirs’

The Lagos government has sealed the event centre where kegs of petrol were handed out as souvenirs, as it investigates the incident.

Jubril Gawat, a media aide to Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, said the government sealed Havillah Event Centre, Oniru, through the Lagos Safety Commission and the Rapid Response Squad for contravening public safety rules on Saturday.

Mr Gawat in a post on his Twitter handle said that the Lagos Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi, has ordered the arrest of the culprits.

On Saturday morning, a viral video where party guests were handed litres of petrol surfaced on the internet.

According to the sticker on the petrol kegs, it was the “Erelu Okin Installation Foundation Party.”

The party which was held on Friday was a coronation party of Chidinma Ogulu as the Erelu Okin of Orile Kemta.

In an earlier statement, Gbenga Omotosho, the state commissioner for information and strategy, had condemned the act.

He said that the action is dangerous and can lead to loss of lives and properties, adding that “all parties to this reprehensible action are made to account for it.”

“The safety of lives and properties of Lagosians and visitors remains a top priority to the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration,” the statement reads.

“We, therefore, advise that actions that can lead to loss of lives and properties be avoided.”