Police Arrests Akwa Ibom Lawyer Over Wife Battery
From Aviashima Toom, Abuja
The police Command in Akwa Ibom State has arrested one Ekeere Sunday Ebong, a 55 years old Lawyer of plot 40 L line Ewet Housing estate over alleged wife battery.
In statement signed Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, SP Odiko MacDon, Akwa Ibom state, In a video that went viral, the Suspect assaulted his wife, dehumanised her, leading to various grievous injuries.
According to the statement, Barr Ekere Sunday Ebong, is a known habitual perpetrator of violent acts against his wife over the years.
"As an Agency saddled with the protection of lives and property and maintenance of law and order, we cannot allow Barrister Ebong to continue this flagrant abuse of human rights, hence, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olatoye Durosinmi, acting on the advice of the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy ordered the arrest of the Suspect to prevent murder and breakdown of law and order". The statement added
The CP has warned perpetrators of violent crimes in the State to desist forthwith while urging family members to endeavour to resolve disputes amicably rather than resorting to violent attacks.
Barr Sunday Ebong will have his day in court as soon as investigation is concluded.
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