A 57-year-old sawmiller, Fatai Quadri, who was captured in a viral video brutally assaulting his wife, Rukayat Quadri, has been remanded at the Ijebu-Ode Correctional Centre until October 17 for further hearing.
Quadri was arraigned on Monday before the Ijebu-Ode Magistrate Court on charges bordering on assault, domestic violence, intimidation, and breach of public peace, among others. Court documents revealed that he allegedly beat his 50-year-old wife with a stick and fists, inflicting bodily injuries.
The Ogun State Police Command had earlier confirmed Quadri’s arrest on Saturday after the disturbing video went viral. According to police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, “Preliminary investigation revealed that the assault stemmed from a marital dispute arising from allegations of infidelity. The 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.”
The Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, reaffirmed the command’s zero tolerance for domestic violence, warning that perpetrators would face the full wrath of the law.
Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Oluwasina Ogungbade, SAN, described the incident as “very reprehensible,” stressing that the government condemned the act and that the case would be pursued in court.
Also reacting, the Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Development, Adijat Adeleye, assured that justice would be served. She said, “The government is not happy with such criminal acts, our position has always been zero tolerance to gender-based violence. Definitely, the suspect will account for his misdeeds, justice will be served, I assure the residents of the state.”
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