The Akwa Ibom State Police Command says it has arrested a Lawyer for assaulting his wife in Akwa Ibom.
According to the State Police Command in a statement released to the media e-signed by SP Odiko MacDON, PPRO of the Command, one Barr Ekeere Sunday Ebong, 55 years of plot 40 L line Ewet Housing estate is in their custody for assault.
Stating that:”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”.
The press release informed that the Commissioner of Police is using this to warn 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.
Concluding that Barr Sunday Ebong will have his day in court as soon as investigation is concluded.
