Incident of Petrol Souvenir: Lagos seals Havillah Event Centre for Contravening Public Safety Rules

The 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).

Two officials of the centre were arrested on Saturday following the directive by the Lagos Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi that all those involved be arrested.

The arrest was on the directive of the Lagos State Government that the centre be sealed and all parties involved arrested.

The party was held by one Mrs Chidinma Ogbolu.

Earlier the Lagos State Government had announced that it is investigating a viral video showing kegs of petrol handed out as souvenirs at an event centre in Lagos.

Lagos State Commissioner of Information and Strategy, Gbenga Omotoso, made this known in a statement on Saturday.

“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,” he said.

The Commissioner who explained that the situation is being investigated by Lagos State Government through the Safety Commission @safety_lasg said the government 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 remains a top priority to the Governor @jidesanwoolu administration. We, therefore, advise that actions that can lead to loss of lives and properties be avoided,” the commissioner added.

Long queues have persisted at filling stations in major parts of the country including the commercial capital, Lagos State.

This has led to a hike in the cost of fuel with some motorists buying at the cost of over N200 per litre.

Following the fuel scarcity, transport fares have also increased with commuters bearing the brunt.