The Lagos State Police Command has arrested the host of an event, Pearl Chidinma Ogbolu, a.k.a. Erelu Okin for the controversial Lagos party in which
The Lagos State Police Command has arrested the host of an event, Pearl Chidinma Ogbolu, a.k.a. Erelu Okin for the controversial Lagos party in which kegs of petrol were distributed as souvenirs.
The organizer distributed kegs of petrol as souvenirs at Havilah Events Centre in Oniru, Victoria Island, on March 4, 2022.
A statement on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, by the Police spokesman, Adekunle Ajisebutu said Ogbolu was charged to court on Monday.
She 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.
Others are intent to do harm to another, unlawful storage and containerising petroleum product without permit.
Ogbolu appeared before the Special Offences (Mobile) Court of Lagos State at Oshodi under Ikeja Magisterial District.
Ajisebutu did not disclose if the defendant pleaded guilty or not guilty when the charges were read.
Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi had ordered her arrest after the event centre was sealed.
Alabi reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and warned citizens against acts capable of endangering human lives.
Erelu had previously released a statement on Instagram saying she turned herself in to the police.
She also publicly apologized for the incident begin the Lagos State Government to tender justice with mercy.
