Lekki Nightclub Staff Declare War on Silence, Face Legal Serenade
The Lagos State Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, made a resolute declaration on Sunday, pledging to prosecute 11 employees of 10 Pots Night Club located at 2A Admiralty Way, Lekki.
These employees, comprising four males and seven females, stand accused of assaulting officials from the Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA).
The confrontation erupted when LASEPA officials had sealed the club premises due to noise pollution concerns.
In a subsequent statement by the ministry’s spokesperson, Kunle Adeshina, it was revealed that the arrested employees had removed the LASEPA seal, which was used to secure the premises between 11:11 am and 11:33 am on Saturday during enforcement activities.
By 12:44 pm, when LASEPA operatives returned to the club, they discovered it had reopened and resumed normal operations.
When attempts were made to reseal the premises, the employees vehemently resisted, resulting in physical harm to the state officials and prompting a call for additional security reinforcement.
As a stern response, the commissioner has decided to pursue legal action against both the employees and the property owner.
Their arraignment before the appropriate courts is scheduled for today, the 16th of October, 2023, with the aim of setting a deterrent precedent in such cases.
Source: PUNCH
