The Minister of Women Affairs, Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, has called for the arrest of an Uyo-based lawyer, Mr. Ebong, over assault on his wife.
In a viral video on Saturday, December 16, Mr. Ebong was seen assaulting his wife late at night before neighbours intervened and rescued the heavily bleeding woman from his hands.
Reacting to the incident, Ohanenye via her X handle 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.