Lagos Party: Police Arrest Erelu Okin Over Petrol Souvenir

Erelu Okin was arraigned on a four-count charge of conduct likely to cause a breach of peace, endangering human life by distributing combustible matter in a public gathering.

Lagos Party: Police Arrest Erelu Okin Over Petrol Souvenir
Erelu Okin

The Police in Lagos State has arrested Pearl Chidinma Ogbolu, a.k.a. Erelu Okin for the controversial Lagos party.

The organizer distributed kegs of petrol as souvenirs at Havilah Events Centre in Oniru, Victoria Island, on March 4.

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 a breach of peace, endangering human life by distributing combustible matter in a public gathering.

Others are intended to harm another, unlawful storage, and containerizing petroleum product without a permit.

Ogbolu appeared before the Special Offences (Mobile) Court of Lagos State at Oshodi under Ikeja Magisterial District.

Ajisebutu didn’t 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 center was sealed.

Alabi reiterated the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and warned citizens against acts capable of endangering human lives.