Lagos State Police Command says it has arraigned Ogbulu Chidinma Pearl, a socialite better known as Erelu Okin, who distributed petrol as a souvenir at her party in the state.
Gatekeepers News reports that Lagos State Police said the party host Erelu Okin was arraigned on a four-count charge before the special offences (mobile) court, on Monday.
On March 4, the party host distributed petrol souvenirs to guests at an event organised to celebrate her chieftaincy title.
Gatekeepers News earlier reported that videos of the distribution of petrol-filled jerrycans at the event elicited reactions on social media.
Following this, the State Government sealed off Havilah Event Centre, where the party was held, for contravening public safety rules.
The party host, thereafter apologised for sharing petrol souvenirs, adding that her intent was “just to show appreciation” to guests.
The party was held when Nigerians were battling fuel scarcity after the supply chain was disrupted owing to the importation of adulterated petrol.
In a statement on Tuesday, Lagos Police Spokesperson, Adekunle Ajisebutu disclosed that Pearl was granted bail by the court and the case adjourned to March 24.
The statement read, “The suspect, Ogbulu Chidinma Pearl, was arraigned on a four-count charge of conduct likely to cause breach of peace, endangering human life by distributing combustible matter in a public gathering, intent to do harm to another and unlawfully carrying on the business of storage and containerising petroleum product without permit.
“Ogbulu was arraigned yesterday 14th March 2022 at the Special Offences (Mobile) Court of Lagos State in the Ikeja Magisterial District, Holden at Oshodi.
“The commissioner of police reiterates the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and further warns citizens against acts capable of endangering human lives.”
