Domestic Violence: Lagos State Govt., May Prosecute Mercy Aigbe's Husband

There are indications that Lagos State government may prosecute Lanre Gentry, Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe's husband for wife battery, as investigations into the crisis has begun.


According to findings, the Edo -State born actress has reportedly dragged her hotelier husband, Lanre Gentry, to the Lagos State Ministry of Women Affairs for investigation and prosecution for alleged  battery and assault.

A top official of the ministry who pleaded anonymity, revealed that the case has been brought to the notice of the body and would be treated urgently due to the mandate given to it by the State Governor, Akinwunmi Ambode, to crack down on domestic violence especially against women.

"Truely, the case is with us here. It was reported here by the victim herself, and because of the governor's zero tolerance for domestic violence, we are as a matter of urgency investigating the whole drama.
"It is a good thing that it has also been brought to the public eye.We're still very much on top of the matter and we'll get it to its logical conclusion," he said.