Ogbulu Chidinma Pearl, a socialite better known as Erelu Okin, has been arraigned by the Lagos state police command at the Special Offences (Mobile) Court of Lagos State in the Ikeja Magisterial District.

She was arraigned for the distribution of petrol as souvenir at her installation as the Erelu Okin of Orile Kemta at the Havillah Event Place, Oniru, in Lagos.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Abiodun Alabi, had ordered her arrest and others involved in sharing of petrol as souvenir as souvenirs at her installation party.

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu speaking on the arraignment said that Ogbulu Chidinma Pearl, was granted bail by the court and the case adjourned to March 24.

“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,” the statement reads.

“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.”

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