Ms Chidinma Ogbulu, who was arraigned before a Special Offences (Mobile) Court for distributing petrol as a souvenir during a ceremony, has been granted bail in the sum of N2m with two responsible sureties with verified addresses and three years’ tax clearance.
Ogbulu, popularly known as Erelu Okin, was arraigned on four counts bordering on conduct likely to cause breach of peace, endangering human lives 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 a permit.
According to the police, the offences are contrary to and punishable under sections 251(1), 168 (1) and 244 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State 2015, and Section 195 (2)(b) of the Environmental Management Protection Law of Lagos State 2017.
Ogbulu reportedly distributed petrol while celebrating her chieftaincy title on March 5, 2022, at the Havillah Event Centre, Lagos.
A video of kegs of petrol for guests at the event went viral on social media, sparking an outrage as the state government sealed off the centre.
The case was adjourned till March 24, 2022, for trial.
