The Lagos State Police Command has launched a man-hunt for the woman who held the event where petrol was distributed as souvenir to attendees.
The Lagos State government has on Saturday shut Havillah Events Center, the venue of the event.
Public Relations Officer of the Command, Adekunle Ajisebutu in a statement late on Saturday said the Commissioner of Police in the State, Abiodun Alabi has ordered arrest of all involved in the matter.
“It’s regrettable that in spite of series of warnings and sensitisations 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 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.
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“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, fdc, mnim, psc, has in addition, ordered the arrest of all persons involved in this regrettable and reprehensible act.”
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