The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and arraigned one Ogbulu Chidinma Pearl who is said to be the prime suspect behind the distribution of kegs of petrol as souvenirs at a party held in Lagos.
The party was held at Havilah Events Centre, Victoria Island on 4th March, 2022.
According to a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, CSP Adekunle Ajisebutu, “The suspect was arrested and arraigned on Monday, at the Special Offences (mobile) Court of Lagos State in the Ikeja Magisterial District, Holden at Oshodi.
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 Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alabi had ordered the arrest of the suspect following the viral video of distribution of petrol as souvenir.
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.
