Uyo based lawyer assaulting wife in viral video arrested

Uyo based lawyer, Mr. Ebong captured in a viral video assaulting his wife over a key at midnight has been arrested on charges of gender-based domestic violence.

Gistreel had earlier reported the case of the barrister who was recorded by neighbours while beating his wife till she bled.

The Minister of Women Affairs, Mrs Uju Kennedy Ohanenye had ordered the immediate arrest of Mr Ebong in reaction to the viral video.

She added that the lawyer would face prosecution even if the wife refused to press charges because his action is gender-based violence.

Taking to her account 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 emphasised, this is a ‘Renewed Hope’ government and such an act can not 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 can not 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, however, been confirmed as seen in a photo making rounds on social media barely a day after the violent assault.