Barrister Ekere Ebong, who was captured in a viral video abusing his wife, has been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
The Akwa Ibom Police Command confirmed the arrest, stating that charges will be filed soon.
A police source said:
“Barr Ekere Ebong who was seen abusing his spouse in a viral video has been arrested by the Akwa Ibom Police Command. To be charged shortly.”
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The lawyer, based in Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State, was seen physically assaulting his wife in the disturbing video.
An eyewitness and neighbor reported that the wife had been subjected to nightly abuse for four years.
The Witness said:
“No be today, I have lived in this compound for four years, every night he would be beating this woman.”
Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, publicly condemned Mr Ebong’s actions on her official X handle.
Ohanenye said:
“This remains one of the most insane and unbelievable scenes one has seen in the brutalization of women. As I have always emphasised, this is a ‘Renewed Hope’ government and such an act can not be allowed in our country.
“On that note, the federal Ministry of Women Affairs @FMWA_ng has ordered the arrest of this demonized lawyer Mr Ebong, who must face the law squally and I promise this act can not be swept under the carpet. Even if the woman decides she doesn’t want her husband to be sued, due to family pressure. the man must face the law as justice will have its way.”
