Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, who allegedly suffered multiple fractures as a result of beatings from estranged husband Lanre Gentry has decried the spate of domestic violence that has become rampant in Nigeria. To validate her grouse, Aigbe shared pictures of a woman who was assaulted by husband, stating that If any woman gets provokes by her husband, she should walk out of the marriage.
She puts it this way:” According to Human Rights Activist lawyer Emeka Uguwonye. This woman was battered by her husband! How long are we going to condone this inhumane act for?
Some very shallow and evil minded fellows will say she must have done something to provoke the man! For Christ sake, If you are provoked can’t you control yourself? Instead of killing your partner or rendering the person disabled!
“If you feel your partner provokes you to the extent of bringing out that animal in you please do yourself a favor by walking out of that marriage. We should learn to control our anger as violence doesn’t solve anything. If you know you have anger management problems, please get professional help. Battery and assault is a crime punishable under the law” she said.
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In recent times, the flamboyant actress who obtained a restraining order against her husband has been advocating for issues pertaining to women and domestic violence.