Lagos police hold suspect in viral domestic violence video

By Esther Onyegbula

Emeka Joseph, a suspect in a domestic violence case, has been arrested, charged, and remanded to the Kirikiri Correctional Centre following allegations that he assaulted a woman named Ezeka Chisom.

The Lagos State Police Command announced the arrest on Wednesday after a viral video surfaced, claiming Joseph had physically assaulted Chisom.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the victim suffered facial injuries during the assault, which the suspect allegedly carried out while they were cohabiting.

Police Public Relations Officer SP Abimbola Adebisi stated that the suspect had been arraigned before a competent court and subsequently remanded while further proceedings continue.

“The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a suspect in connection with a case of assault occasioning harm and domestic violence following a viral video in which there was a report that Emeka Joseph assaulted Ezeka Chisom,” the statement read.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was assaulted by the suspect, with whom she had been cohabiting. The victim sustained injuries to her face.”

“The suspect has since been charged in court and remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre, while the case has been adjourned till 3rd