Uyo – The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has finally arrested Ekere Sunday Ebong, the Uyo based lawyer who was recently seen in a viral video physically molesting his wife.
This was contained in a statement issued on Monday, 18th December, 2023 by SP Odiko McDon, the Akwa Ibom State Police Public Relations Officer.
The statement reads as follows:
“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)”
I hope and pray that this case will be properly prosecuted to avoid a situation where he, being a lawyer, will claim that it is a domestic affair which is not a police matter. The woman’s human right must be considered above domestic affair.