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Photos and videos of kegs containing petrol been shared to guest at a party has gone viral online
The guest were seen lined up at the Erelu Okin Foundation Installation p arty which held on Friday, March 4, 2022, while they were handed each a 10 lites keg containing petrol.
Fuji artist, Malaika, was present at the party and expressed his surprise at the unconventional souvenir.
A guest at the party told social media users that the content of the keg is not groundnut oil, as many assumed, rather it is petrol.
Meanwhile, the Lagos State Government has announced that it has commenced investigation on the issue.
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 explained that the situation is being investigated by Lagos State Government through the Safety Commission @safety_lasg.
He added that 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 remain 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.
Transport fares jump up with commuters groaning under the high cost of movement.
