The Ogun State Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Fatai Quadri, who was captured in a viral video violently assaulting his wife, Rukayat Quadri, at their residence in Illese-Ijebu on September 15, 2025.
Quadri, who was seen inflicting fist blows on his wife, causing bodily harm, was promptly apprehended by operatives of the Igbeba Divisional Police Headquarters, Ijebu Ode. The spokesperson of the state command, CSP Omolola Odutola, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.
Odutola explained that preliminary investigations revealed the assault stemmed from a marital dispute over allegations of infidelity. She added that findings indicated the suspect had transferred ownership of a 10-room en-suite apartment, jointly built with his wife, to another woman, which provoked the violent attack. “The victim is presently receiving medical treatment, while the suspect remains in custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigation,” Odutola stated.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Lanre Ogunlowo, reiterated the command’s zero tolerance for domestic violence, warning that anyone found culpable of such acts would face the full weight of the law. The command also urged members of the public, especially victims of domestic abuse, to promptly report all forms of violence or threats to the nearest police station for immediate action. “Silence only empowers perpetrators, but timely reporting ensures protection and justice,” the command stressed.
Domestic violence has remained a recurring issue in Ogun State. On June 23, 2020, PUNCH Online reported that an unnamed official of the COVID-19 task force of the Ojodu Abiodun Local Council Development Authority in Ifo Local Government Area was arrested for assaulting a woman. The victim, identified as Tolu Adesh, later recounted on the X platform (formerly Twitter) how the task force officials extorted money from her family over an alleged infraction of the lockdown order in the state.
