Landlord Risks Five-Year Jail Term for Assaulting Female Tenant in Akwa Ibom

Landlord risks five-year jail term for assaulting female tenant in Akwa Ibom

The arrest of a landlord accused of brutalising his tenant has spotlighted a state law prescribing up to five years’ imprisonment for inflicting physical injury. The post Landlord risks five-year jail term for assaulting female tenant in Akwa Ibom appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Police arrest landlord for ass@ulting female tenant in Akwa Ibom - Newsy People

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Akong Henry, for assaulting a woman in Abak Local Government Area of the state.    The victim, Rachael earlier disclosed that the suspect, who is her landlord, allegedly assaulted her for rejecting his advances.    Spokesperson for the command, DSP Timfon John, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Wednesday, April 1, said the victim sustained injuries to her head, left arm and su…