Lagos Government seal event center where petrol was used as souvenir

 

The Lagos State Government has closed down the event center that hosted the party where fuel was used as souvenir.

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The Havilah Event Centre, Oniru, building was sealed by officials of the Lagos Safety Commission and the Rapid Response Squad “for Contravening Public Safety Rules”.

Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, had said on Saturday that the state government would probe the use of petrol as souvenirs at a party.

In a statement, Omotoso said that the government’s attention had been drawn to a viral video showing kegs of petrol being handed out as souvenirs at an events center in Lagos.

Omotoso said the action was dangerous and could have led to the 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 remains a top priority to the government.

“We, therefore, advise that actions that can lead to loss of lives and property be avoided,’’ Omotoso added.