The Lagos State Safety Commission in conjunction with the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) of the state police command has sealed off Havilah Events Centre, Victoria Island for hosting a party during which litres of premium motor spirit (Petrol) in jerry can were given out as souvenirs.
This was disclosed in a statement shared on the RRS’s Facebook page on Saturday alongside photos showing the affected event.
According to the statement, two officials of the centre were arrested following a directive by the state government and the state Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi that all involved be picked up for questioning.
Earlier, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) of the state command, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, said, “The attention of the Lagos State Police Command has been drawn to a video going viral in social media in which some individuals and organizers of an event were seen giving out some kegs containing PMS (petrol) as souvenirs.
“It’s regrettable that in spite of series of warnings and sensitizations 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, has, in addition, ordered the arrest of all persons involved in this regrettable and reprehensible act.”
