How an Alleged Exxon Mobil Staff Literarily Hammered Wife of 20 Years in Akwa Ibom

The trend of domestic violence in Nigeria seems to be increasing exponentially. Yet another story about domestic violence has come to light. In this case, an engineer battered his wife of 20 years with a hammer, and inflicted a deep cut on her head. The incident occurred in Akwa Ibom.

A Facebook user identified as Prince Abubakar Aphyz‎, took to the page of Due Process Advocates (DPA) to share some graphic photos and story of the woman, a mother of five, identified as Ntienseobot Anietimfon Ekere.

According to the post, the man, identified as Engr. Anietimfon Festus Ekere is a staff of Exxon Mobil Nigeria.

Here’s how Prince narrated the story:

”This is Mrs Ntienseobot Anietimfon Ekere of 1, Udo Umoh close, Off Udo ikpe street, Off Nwaniba road, Uyo. Akwa Ibom state.

She was battered by her hubby (domestic violence). Her husband hit her head with hammer, and threw her out at an ungodly hour of the night. The man’s name is Engr. Anietimfon Festus Ekere who works with Exon Mobile.

The worst part is, they’ve been married for 20 yrs, with 5 children.

This man arrested the wife because he had bribed the police after treating her like a dog. We want justice for this woman. What can this group to fight for her?”

Here’s veteran comedian, Ali Baba‘s message to women who continue to stay in abusive marriages…

”And some will say stay… And take it to the Lord in Prayer… every marriage has it’s own challenges… that is just there way. Until the violent spouse kills the partner. Shebi God said till death do us part. Now they want to listen to God. When God said Adam and Eve… they said it Adam and Steve. Did you take that to God and he said ride on? John and Jacob… That’s ok.”

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