The Lagos State Police Command has arrested and arraigned a man identified as Emeka Joseph over allegations of domestic violence and assault following public outrage sparked by a viral video showing a young woman with visible injuries. The Command disclosed that the suspect has been charged in court and remanded in the Kirikiri Correctional Centre pending further proceedings.
In a statement posted on its official X handle, the police said the arrest followed investigations into allegations that Joseph physically assaulted Ezeka Chisom, a woman with whom he had been cohabiting.
According to the police, preliminary findings confirmed that the victim sustained injuries to her face during the assault.“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 to court and remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre, while the case has been adjourned till 3rd August, 2026.” The development comes days after reports circulated on social media alleging that Joseph had subjected the young woman to repeated physical abuse.
According to reports, the victim, said to be an 18-year-old from Ebonyi State, was allegedly brought to Lagos by the suspect after he married her. Sources familiar with the matter alleged that the woman had suffered repeated maltreatment and sustained visible injuries on various parts of her body.
Residents in the neighbourhood were said to have confronted the suspect over his treatment of the woman after noticing signs of abuse. However, he reportedly dismissed their concerns and told them to stay out of his affairs.
The allegations gained widespread attention after videos and photographs purportedly showing the victim’s injuries circulated online, triggering calls for the intervention of law enforcement authorities and human rights advocates. The case has been adjourned until August 3, 2026, when proceedings are expected to continue.
