NAPTIP Arrests Man for Assaulting Wife in Viral Video, Rescues Victim

A deeply unsettling video recently surfaced online, showing a man violently assaulting his 25-year-old wife, Theola Joseph, with a table tennis bat while their children screamed in distress. The footage, which quickly went viral, prompted widespread condemnation and calls for immediate action.

Swift Action by Authorities

Responding to the public outcry, operatives from the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP), in collaboration with the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Women Affairs Secretariat, arrested the suspect at the GSM Market in Wuse, Abuja. The victim was rescued from their residence in the Wumba community of the Apo area in Abuja.

History of Abuse and Neglect

Human rights activist Harrison Gwamnishu revealed that this was not the first instance of abuse. Theola had previously reported multiple incidents to the police, but her complaints were dismissed as “family matters,” leading to a lack of intervention.

NAPTIP’s Commitment to Justice

Binta Adamu Bello, Director General of NAPTIP, condemned the assault and assured the public that the case would be thoroughly investigated. She emphasized that the matter would be addressed in accordance with the Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act of 2015.

Broader Implications

This incident highlights the urgent need for law enforcement agencies to take domestic violence reports seriously and to provide adequate protection for victims. It also underscores the importance of societal awareness and intervention in preventing such abuses.

Written By Fortune Davidson