Uyo-based lawyer, Mr. Ebong, seen in a viral video assaulting his wife over a key at midnight, has been arrested on charges of gender-based domestic violence.
Earlier, Gistreel reported the disturbing incident where the barrister was recorded by neighbors beating his wife till she bled.
The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs. Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, promptly ordered Mr. Ebong's arrest in response to the viral video.
She asserted that the lawyer would face prosecution, even if the wife chose not to press charges, as his actions constituted gender-based violence.
On the X platform, the Minister wrote: “This remains one of the most insane and unbelievable scenes one has seen in the brutalization of women. As I have always emphasized, this is a ‘Renewed Hope’ government, and such an act cannot 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 cannot 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.”
His arrest has been confirmed, as seen in a photo circulating on social media barely a day after the violent assault.
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