The prime suspect, Ogbulu Chidinma Pearl who distributed kegs of petrol as souvenirs at a party held at Havilah Events Centre, Victoria Island on 4th March, 2022, has been arrested, and subsequently arraigned.
The suspect, Ogbulu 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.
She was arraigned on Monday at the Special Offences (Mobile) Court of Lagos State in the Ikeja Magisterial District, Oshodi.
After the video of distribution of petrol as souvenir went viral recently, the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Abiodun, 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 warns citizens against acts capable of endangering human lives.
