Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi has ordered the arrest of those involved in the distribution of fuel as souvenir in a high profile party organised by a Lagos socialite, Erelu Okin of Kemta Kingdom, Pearl Chidinma Ogbolu.
Lagos State government through the Lagos Safety Commission and the Rapid Response Squad sealed Havilah Events Centre, Oniru for contravening public safety rules by allowing distribution of fuel in an event held in its premises.
Apart from sealing the centre, the commissioner of police has launched a manhunt for those involved.
The Lagos State commissioner for information and strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, said the state government would probe the petrol souvenir at the party.
He said, “The attention of the Lagos State government has been drawn to a video showing kegs of petrol being handed out as souvenirs at an events centre in Lagos. The video has gone viral on social media.
‘’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.
‘’The safety of lives and property of Lagosians and visitors remains a top priority to the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration. We, therefore , advise that actions that can lead to loss of lives and properties be avoided.”
Meanwhile, the Erelu Okin of Kemta Kingdom, Pearl Chidinma Ogbolu, has apologised for sharing petrol as a souvenir at her installation party.
The apology was sequel to the backlash from Nigerians over the viral video where kegs of petrol with stickers “Erelu Okin Foundation Installation Party” were shared at the ceremony.
The kegs of petrol were seen being handed to guests at the party to celebrate Ogbu’s installation as Erelu Okin of Orile Kemta at the Havillah Event Place, Oniru in Lagos.
Ogbolu, who took to her verified Instagram page yesterday, wrote: “I want to use this medium to apologise for the momentary indiscretion of bringing fuel souvenirs into the hall. My intent was just to show appreciation to my guests for turning up at my event at these hard times.”
