The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has apprehended one Barrister Ekere Sunday Ebong, 55 years, of plot 40 L Line Ewet Housing Estate, who was seen in a video assaulting his wife
A statement by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Superintendent Odiko Macdon, on Monday, said the suspect, known as a habitual domestic violence perpetrator, was arrested on the orders of the Commissioner of Police, Olatoye Durosinmi.
The Police Commissioner warned perpetrators of violent crimes in the state to desist forthwith even as he urged family members to ensure resolution of disputes amicably rather than resorting to violent attacks.
The statement said the suspect would be charged to court after investigations.
“In a video that went viral, the suspect 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, ordered the arrest of the suspect to prevent murder and breakdown of law and order,” parts of the statement read.
