The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended Barrister Ekere Sunday Ebong, 55, following a viral video showing him brutally assaulting his wife at their residence in Ewet Housing Estate. The suspect, a recurrent perpetrator of domestic violence, subjected his wife to severe injuries during the assault. The Commissioner of Police, CP Olatoye Durosinmi, ordered Ebong's arrest to prevent further human rights abuses and maintain public order.
Emphasizing the commitment to protecting lives and maintaining law and order, CP Durosinmi urged individuals involved in violent crimes to desist, emphasizing peaceful dispute resolution. The arrested barrister will face legal consequences as the investigation unfolds.
Minister for Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, via Twitter, ordered Ebong's arrest via, denouncing the shocking incident of violence against women. Despite potential familial pressures, the Federal Ministry of Women's Affairs remains resolute in ensuring justice prevails, emphasizing that such acts cannot be tolerated in a government advocating for "Renewed Hope." The legal proceedings will proceed regardless of the victim's preferences, as justice takes its course
