Lagos police remands suspect in viral domestic violence video

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By Esther Onyegbula

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A suspected domestic violence offender, Emeka Joseph, has been arrested, charged to court and remanded in the Kirikiri Correctional Centre over the alleged assault of a woman identified as Ezeka Chisom.

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The Lagos State Police Command disclosed this on Wednesday, following the circulation of a viral video alleging that Joseph physically assaulted Chisom.

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According to the Command, preliminary investigations revealed that the victim sustained facial injuries during the assault allegedly perpetrated by the suspect, with whom she had been cohabiting.

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The Police Public Relations Officer, Lagos State Command, SP Abimbola Adebisi, said in a statement that the suspect had been arraigned before a court of competent jurisdiction and subsequently remanded pending further proceedings.

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“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.

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

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“The suspect has since been charged in court and remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre, while the case has been adjourned till 3rd August, 2026.”

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The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating domestic violence and ensuring that perpetrators are brought to justice.

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He stressed that the Command maintains a zero-tolerance stance on all forms of domestic abuse and violence, assuring residents that reports of such incidents would continue to receive prompt attention.

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“The Lagos State Police Command has zero tolerance for all forms of domestic violence. Cases involving violence and abuse will continue to receive prompt attention,” the commissioner stated.

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He further urged members of the public to promptly report incidents of domestic violence and other criminal activities to the nearest police station or formation for immediate intervention.

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The case has been adjourned until August 3, 2026, for further hearing.

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