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NBA Begins Investigation Into Uyo-Based Lawyer Alleged Assault On Wife
The man in the video is a lawyer by the name, Ekere S. Ebong.
Uyo, Akwa Ibom State– The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has begun a thorough investigation into a distressing incident captured in a viral video, wherein a lawyer is seen assaulting his wife in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State.
The video, which has circulated widely on social media, has sparked public outrage and calls for swift action against the Uyo based lawyer.
In a statement released, the National Publicity Secretary of the Association, Akorede Habeeb Lawal says the Nigerian Bar Association has become aware of this disturbing incident.
Preliminary findings have confirmed that the man in the video is a lawyer by the name, Ekere S. Ebong. The NBA President @YCMaikyauSAN has consequently directed the NBA Uyo Branch to investigate the incident.
“As a first step in establishing a case of professional misconduct against the lawyer.
“The Human Rights Committee of the NBA will also be looking into the incident with a view to supporting a criminal investigation and prosecution.
“We will update our members and the public.
“Without prejudice to the eventual outcome of the investigation, the NBA condemns in unequivocal terms any form of violence against person, including domestic violence. And our secretariats across our 128 branches are open to receive and act on such complaints by victims,” he added.