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Nigerian Lawyer Handcuffed, Detained Over Brutal Assault On Wife
A 55-year-old Nigerian lawyer, Ekeere Sunday Ebong, of plot 40 L line Ewet Housing estate, has been arrested and handcuffed by Akwa Ibom State Police Command over reported case of domestic violence against his wife.
BIGPEN NIGERIA (https://bigpenngr.com) reports that the lawyer was picked up and seen on handcuffs after the video of his molestation and dehumanization of his wife went viral on social media.
According to Police Public Relations Officer in the state, SP Odiko MacDon, who confirmed the arrest, in a statement on Monday, the suspect assaulted his wife, dehumanised her, leading to various grievous injuries, in a video that went viral.
According to the statement, “he (lawyer) 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 ordered the arrest of the Suspect to prevent murder and breakdown of law and order.”
Meanwhile, 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,” the police spokesman said.
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