A man seen physically abusing his wife in a video that went viral some days ago has been arrested.
Police Public Relations Officer of Akwa Ibom State Police Command Odikan McDon confirmed the arrest of the man known as Barr Ekene Sunday Ebong through a statement he issued on Monday
“The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested one Barr Ekere Sunday Ebong, 55 years of plot 40 L line Ewet Housing estate.
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.”
Ebong whose arrest was ordered by the Commissioner of Police in Akwa Ibom State CP Olatoye Durosinmi will have his day in court as soon as investigation is concluded the statement reads
`”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 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.”
Below is the full statement
AKWA IBOM STATE POLICE COMMAND
PRESS RELEASE
ARREST OF BARRISTER EKERE SUNDAY EBONG
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested one Barr Ekere Sunday Ebong, 55 years of plot 40 L line Ewet Housing estate.
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 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.
SP ODIKO MacDON (ANIPR)
POLICE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
AKWA IBOM STATE.
(09169839213)
