By Edoamaowo Udeme
The Akwa Ibom State Police Command acting on the advice of the Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy orders, has arrested one Barr Ekere Sunday Ebong, 55 years of plot 40 L line Ewet Housing estate.
According to the FPRO Odiko MacDon in a released statement yesterday “After a viral video of the suspect who assaulted and dehumanised his wife, leading to various grievous injuries, the Commissioner of Police, Olatoye Durosinmi, ordered the arrest of the Suspect to prevent murder and breakdown of law and order”.
The report also stated that Ebong is a known habitual perpetrator of violent acts against his wife over the years.
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
“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” he said
Barr Sunday Ebong will have his day in court as soon as investigation is concluded. He added.