Crimes

Lagos govt shuts event centre over electrocution of fun seeker

The Lagos State Government has shut the children’s section of Wonderland Lagos after a fun seeker was electrocuted at the event venue.

The Director General of the Lagos State Safety Commission, Lanre Mojola, made this known via a statement issued on Monday.

Mojola stated that the closure became imperative to prevent further exposure of attendees, particularly kids at the venue to prevent accidents that can lead to injuries and fatalities.

The DG noted that the event venue owner, Ezekiel Adamu, refused to implement safety measures prescribed by the commission despite several meetings at the onset of the project following an initial safety inspection exercise carried out on the venue to deliberate on safety infractions observed within the facility.

“It has however become urgent and pertinent to shut down the facility until all infractions are corrected to prevent users from further exposure to risk, especially children, and to also ensure that other lined-up events are safe for Lagos residents.

“No individual or institution is bigger than the state,” Mojola stated.

He added that the Lagos State Safety Commission will continually ensure the safety of Lagosians as they go about enjoying the festive season.

The DG, however, warned owners of event centres in Lagos State that are not in compliance with the state safety guidelines on events and urged residents to socialise responsibly.

The Star