By Frederick Peters, KADUNA.
NEWSDAILYNIGERIA: The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has on Monday arrested one Barr Ekeere Sunday Ebong, aged 55, for allegedly assaulting his wife.
A statement by PPRO Akwa Ibom State, SP Odiko Macdon, ANPR, said, the suspect who lives at plot 40 L Line Ewet Housing estate, in a video that went viral, assaulted his wife, dehumanised her, leading to various grievous injuries.
” He 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 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 statement added.