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Summary
A viral video showing Police Inspector Olowookere Michael brutally assaulting his wife. This happened in front of their children after she asked for school fees. The footage has sparked online outrage, with the Lagos State DSVA stating they would intervene.
A disturbing case of domestic abuse has emerged involving a serving Nigerian police officer, Inspector Olowookere Michael, who was caught on video violently assaulting his wife in front of their children after she requested financial support to pay for their school fees.
Inspector Olowookere, with AP/No. 312249, is attached to the MOPOL 39 Squadron in Osogbo and hails from Ijero, Ekiti State. In the video, the officer is seen unleashing brutal blows on his wife, while their children wail in fear and plead for their mother to be spared.
Sources from the Zone XI Police Command, Osogbo, revealed that the incident occurred after the children were sent home from school for non-payment of fees as third-term exams commenced. When the wife asked for financial assistance to cover the fees, the situation escalated into violence.
It was also reported that Inspector Olowookere has a history of domestic abuse, routinely subjecting his wife to physical assault over minor disagreements.
The viral video sparked widespread outrage online and drew swift attention from the Lagos State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency (DSVA), which reiterated the state government’s zero tolerance for all forms of gender-based violence.
In a public statement on X, the agency said:
“Thank you to everyone who tagged us on this disturbing video of a police officer assaulting his wife. If you have more information about this incident or the individuals involved, please call our toll-free line 08000 333 333 or send us a DM on any of our social media platforms.”
Inspector Olowookere Michael has been detained by the Nigerian Police Force as investigations into the incident are currently ongoing.
