By Frank Ulom
CALABAR (CONVERSEER) – The Cross River State Police Command has clarified the circumstances surrounding the reported arrest of the lawmaker representing Obubra I State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, Hon. Ovat Dickson Agbor, over allegations of domestic violence involving his wife.
In a press statement issued on Monday, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, CP Rashid Afegbua, the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sunday Eitokpah, said the lawmaker was not arrested but responded to an invitation by the command alongside his wife for questioning regarding a complaint lodged with the police.
According to the statement, both parties honoured the invitation and were interrogated by the police as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged incident.
“Following an invitation by the Command, Hon. Ovat Dickson Agbor and his wife honoured the invitation and reported to the Police for interrogation and questioning regarding the complaint,” the statement read.
The command disclosed that during the engagement, the couple expressed willingness to resolve their differences after appeals reportedly made by the wife.
“During the engagement, both parties indicated willingness to resolve their differences, following appeals made by the wife,” the police spokesperson added.
The police further explained that the lawmaker has been released to a reliable surety while investigations continue.
“The Honourable member has since been released to a reliable surety, while the case file will be forwarded to the Office of the Attorney-General for legal advice upon the conclusion of the ongoing investigation,” the statement stated.
The command assured members of the public that the matter is being handled professionally and in accordance with established legal procedures.
“The Command assures the public that the matter is being handled with utmost professionalism and in line with established legal procedures, while the investigation continues,” ASP Eitokpah said.
Converseer reports that Hon. Agbor had earlier tender public apology on the matter.
