A celebrant who distributed kegs of petrol as souvenir at a party held at Havilah Events Centre, Victoria Island on Friday, March 4, 2022, has been arrraigned by the Lagos State Police Command.
This was disclosed by the command’s image-maker, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu on Tuesday, March 15.
The suspect, Ogbulu Chidinma Pearl, was docked on a four-count charge of conduct likely to cause breach of peace, endangering human life by distributing combustible material in a public gathering, intent to do harm to another and unlawfully carrying on the business of storage and containerising petroleum product without permit.
Thenewsbearer learnt that she was charged to court at the Special Offences (Mobile) Court of Lagos State in the Ikeja Magisterial District, holden at Oshodi.
Hiwever, she was granted bail while the case was adjourned till March 24 for further hearing.
It will be recalled that following the viral video of distribution of petrol as souvenir recently, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi had ordered the arrest of the suspect who was then at large.
The Commissioner of Police reiterated the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property and further warned citizens against acts capable of endangering human lives.
