Lagos probes petrol keg souvenirs at party

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Lagos State government on Saturday said it has since commenced investigations into the incident wherein kegs of petrol were being handed out as souvenirs at an Event Centre in the state, in a video which has since gone viral and will ensure that all parties to what it described as “this reprehensible action” were made to account for it.

The State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Mr. Gbenga Omotoso, made this disclosure in a signed statement, titled: “Lagos to probe patrol souvenir at party,” copy of which was made available to newsmen, saying there was no doubt that such action was dangerous and could lead to loss of lives and property.

Omotoso, who said the attention of the state government was drawn to the said video which had gone viral on social media, further described the action, which took place at a social function with a Fuji artistes on display as blatantly against all safety measures in such places.

“The attention of the Lagos State government has been drawn to a video showing kegs of petrol being handed out as souvenirs at an Event 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,” he said.

“The Lagos State government, through the Safety Commission, is investigating this matter and will ensure that all parties to this reprehensible action are made to account for it,” he added.

The commissioner asserted that safety of lives and property of Lagosians and visitors remained a top priority to the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu administration, urging all residents to avoid actions that can lead to loss of lives and property in the state.

“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,” Omotoso counseled.

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