The Lagos State Government on Saturday closed down the Havillah Event Centre, Oniru, where petrol was shared as a souvenir during a party.
Daily Report Nigeria gathered that the Havillah event centre was sealed off by officials of the Lagos Safety Commission and the Rapid Response Squad “for Contravening Public Safety Rules”.
The Lagos State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr Gbenga Omotoso, earlier said that a probe would be initiated over the use of petrol as souvenir at a party.
According to Omotoso, the government’s attention was drawn to a viral video where kegs of petrol were being handed out as souvenirs at the event centre.
He labelled the act as dangerous, saying it could lead to loss of lives and property.
He also said the act was against all safety measures in such places.
Omotoso stressed that the Lagos State Government, through the Safety Commission will see to it that all parties to “the reprehensible action are made to account for it”.
“The safety of lives and property of Lagosians and visitors remain a top priority to government.
“We, therefore, advise that actions that can lead to loss of lives and property be avoided,’’ Omotoso added
