Lagos Safety Commission and the Rapid Response Squad on Saturday sealed Havillah Event Centre, Oniru, following the usage of petrol as souvenirs at a party.
This sealing off took place as the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, ordered the arrest of the host of the said party and all persons involved in it.
Lagos police spokesman, Adekunle Ajisebutu, made this known in a statement on Saturday, describing it as reprehensible.
The police, in its statement, said the action was regrettable and endangered the lives of the people of Lagos.
“It’s regrettable that in spite of series of warnings and sensitisations carried out by the Police and other relevant government agencies, some individuals could be handling such combustible substance in a public place in total disregard to the safety of lives and properties.
“Still concerned about the safety, and protection of lives and properties of citizens, the Lagos State Police Command once again appeals to citizens to avoid this kind of condemnable act in the name of generosity. Although the event centre where the distribution of the souvenirs took place has been located and subsequently sealed, the Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, fdc, mnim, has in addition, ordered the arrest of all persons involved in this regrettable and reprehensible act,” the statement asserted.
Lagos State Information Commissioner, Gbenga Omotoso, explained that the state’s safety commission was investigating a viral video showing kegs of petrol handed out as souvenirs at the event centre.
The commissioner had also said it was dangerous to indulge in such practice and therefore advised Lagosians to avoid actions that can lead to loss of lives and property.
The kegs with different colours were branded, ‘The Erelu Okin Foundation Installation Party’ and had the photo of a fair-skinned lady emblazoned on them.