The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Pearl Chidinma Ogbolu popularly known as Erelu Okin following a party she held in controversial circumstances.
The socialite distributed kegs of petrol as souvenirs at the ceremony that followed her installation as Erelu Okin Kemta.
The event held on the 4th of March at Havilah Event Centre in Oniru, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Spokesperson for the police command, Adekunle Ajisebutu said in a statement released on Tuesday disclosed that Ogbolu was charged to court on Monday.
Ogbolu 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.
Other charges levelled against her include, intent to do harm to another, unlawful storage and containerising petroleum product without a permit.
It was gathered that Ogbolu was brought before the Special Offences (Mobile) Court of Lagos State at Oshodi under Ikeja Magisterial District.
Ajisebutu did not reveal if Ogbolu pleaded guilty to the charges levelled against her or not.
Commissioner of Police in the state, Abiodun Alabi had ordered her arrest after the event centre was sealed.
He took the opportunity to enhance his commitment to protect lives and property in the state and warned citizens against acts capable of endangering human lives.
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