Man captured assaulting his partner in viral video lands in Kirikiri prison

One Emeka Joseph, who was captured in a viral video allegedly assaulting a woman identified as Ezeka Chisom has been remanded in Kirikiri Correctional Centre, Lagos State.

A statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Lagos State Command, Abimbola Adebisi, said the suspect was earlier arrested by operatives of the command following an alert by an informant.

According to the statement, a preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was assaulted by the suspect, with whom she had been cohabiting.

The statement added that 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 PPRO said the Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Tijani Fatai, reiterated the Command’s zero tolerance for all forms of domestic violence and assured members of the public that cases involving violence and abuse will continue to receive prompt attention.

“He urges residents to promptly report cases of domestic violence and other criminal activities to the nearest Police station or formation.”