Public Safety: Lagos shuts events facility where petrol was shared as souvenir

*The Lagos State Government says the ‘action is dangerous and can lead to loss of lives and property. It is blatantly against all safety measures in such places’ as it assures of ensuring the culprits face the law

Isola Moses | ConsumerConnect

In a move to prevent loss of lives and property, the Lagos State Government (LASG) has said it sealed off an event centre, where kegs of petrol were reportedly handed out as souvenirs.

Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, Lagos State Honourable Commissioner for Information and Strategy, disclosed this development in a statement issued Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Lagos.

Omotoso stated: “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).”

Earlier, a video of the petrol kegs being shared had gone viral on social media platforms prompting the state government to open an investigation, and subsequently shut the said facility.

The Commissioner noted: “The 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 says all those involved in such unlawful act will face the law.”

The LASG also said: “The safety of lives and property 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 property be avoided.”

It is noted that several Nigerian cities, including Lagos and Abuja, have experienced fuel scarcity resulting in long queues at petrol stations in the past weeks.