SEE THE FUEL GIFTS....Update: Lagos state government seals up event center where fuel was distributed as souvenir as CP orders arrest of those involved (photos)

 

Lagos state government has sealed up the event center where kegs containing petrol were distributed as souvenirs.

 

The Lagos State Commissioner, Gbenga Omotoso, had earlier in the day released a statement condemning the act and said the state government would ensure those involved will account for their action. According to him, the act was highly dangerous.

 

An update shared by Jubril Gawat, Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Governor of Lagos State on New Media, says the event center has been closed. He added that the state Commissioner of Police has ordered the arrest of all those involved.

 

''Lagos State Government through the Lagos Safety Commission and the Rapid Response Squad has sealed Havillah Event Centre, Oniru, for Contravening Public Safety Rules (Fuel Souvenir) … as Lagos CP orders the arrest of culprits involved.''

 

Kegs of petrol were shared to guests at a party amid the fuel scarcity in Nigeria.

 

Photos and videos shared online show kegs containing petrol lined up for guests at the Erelu Okin Foundation Installation party which held today, March 4, 2022.

 

 

Fuji artist, Malaika, was present at the party and expressed his surprise at the unconventional souvenir.

 

 

A guest at the party told social media users that the content of the keg is not groundnut oil, as many assumed, rather it is petrol.

 

 

The Lagos state government has frowned at a viral video showing kegs of petrol to be distributed to guests at a party.

 

On Friday, we shared a viral video showing photos and videos of kegs containing petrol lined up for guests at the Erelu Okin Foundation Installation party which was held on Friday, March 4, 2022. Read 

 

A statement released by the state Commissioner of Information, Gbenga Omotoso, says the action is dangerous and can lead to loss of lives and property. Omotoso stated that this is being investigated and all those involved will be made to account for it.

 

Read the statement below

 

The attention of the Lagos State Government has been drawn to a video showing kegs of petrol being handed out as souvenirs at an event Centre in Lagos.  The video has gone viral on the social media.

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 Lagos State Government through the Safety Commission is investigating this matter and will ensure that all parties  to this reprehensible action are made to account for it.

The safety of lives and properties of Lagosians and visitors remain a top priority to the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration. We, therefore , advise that actions that can lead to loss of lives and properties be avoided.

Gbenga Omotoso 
Commissioner, Information & Strategy