Husband arrested for locking wife, beating her

Juliana Francis

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested Mr. Biola Idris for allegedly assaulting his wife. 

This act contravenes the Protection Against Domestic Violence Law as well as the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2015.

According to the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team, on June 16, 2021, the woman reported that her husband of 17 years locked her up in the factory they jointly own, and proceeded to physically assault her. 

In a press statement, the Team stated that the woman sustained grievous injuries in the process and was fearful for her life. 

The Team added: “She was immediately referred for medical attention and the Team assisted her in preserving the evidence of the assault. She disclosed that this was not the first time her husband would physically, emotionally, verbally and economically abuse her.”

The Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Response Team referred the case to Owutu Police Station, Ikorodu, for investigation.  The case was subsequently charged to Ita-Elewa Magistrate Court Ikorodu on June 25, 2021. The client was also referred to receive a psychosocial support to assist her on her road to healing.

The State Government uses the opportunity to reiterate the zero tolerance to all forms of Domestic and Sexual Violence even as it was committed in increasing offender responsibility and ensuring justice and protection for survivors.