Police arrest man assaulting wife in viral video
The police command in Ogun says it has arrested one Fatai Quadri following a viral video that captured him violently assaulting his wife, Rukayat Quadri, at their residence in Illese-Ijebu.
CSP Omolola Odutola, the Command’s Spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abeokuta on Saturday.
Odutola explained that the incident occurred on Monday.
She noted that the suspect was seen inflicting fist blows on the victim, resulting in bodily harm.
The police spokesperson added that the suspect was promptly apprehended by operatives of the Igbeba Divisional Police Headquarters, Ijebu Ode.
She disclosed that preliminary investigation revealed that the assault stemmed from a marital dispute arising from allegations of infidelity.
” Preliminary investigation further indicated that the suspect had transferred ownership of a 10-room en-suite apartment, jointly built with his wife, to another woman which provoked the violent attack,” she said.
According to Odutola, the victim is presently receiving medical treatment, while the suspect remains in custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation.
She said that the state Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, has reiterated the command’s
zero tolerance for domestic violence and warned that anyone found culpable of such act would face the full wrath of the law.
He advised members of the public, especially victims of domestic abuse to promptly report all forms of violence or threats to the nearest police station for immediate action.
” Silence only empowers perpetrators, but timely reporting ensures protection and justice,” the commissioner said.
