Lanre Gentry, the estranged husband of Nollywood actress, Mercy Aigbe, will appear in court today, following a case of physical assault brought against him by the Lagos State Department of Domestic and S3xual Violence Response Team, DSVRT.
A fight between the couple allegedly led to her bleeding, a situation which informed her decision to storm the office of the Lagos State Women Affairs and Poverty Alleviation Commissioner, Mrs Lola Akande, on Tuesday, to report the matter.
Mrs Akande handed over the case to the state Ministry of Justice.
The Commissioner said: “I must commend Mercy’s courage, because what she did is what other women who are victims of domestic violence out there need to do. They don’t need to hide it, except they want to die.”
On her part, Coordinator of DSVRT, Mrs. Titilola Vivour-Adeniyi, said the order prevents Gentry from getting close to his wife until further notice, assuring that government would pursue the case to a logical conclusion.
Aigbe’s seven-year-old marriage crashed after photos of her battered face went viral on the Internet last weekend, as she accused her husband of physical assault.
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*The case is getting all the right attention because a popular actress is involved...There are so many cases that have been reported and they tell these women to go home and settle with their husbands....I hope this case becomes a pacesetter for how other Domestic Violence cases are handled.
I don't think it's because she is a celeb, it's because she talked about it. Many victims never speak up. They cry the day they get beat up then go themselves to the authorities to beg for their husband's release.
ReplyDeleteOr is it not here a lady denied sending in her domestic violence story and went back to her husband?
Doppel you are right. Some women will even deny being beaten and make everyone look stupid.
DeleteMost women don't want to leave the marriage so by the time they get threatened or begged or pressured by husband and family, they will say it is a family matter and they want to go and settle at home.
So if you are reporting a domestic violence abuse, please do not waste anyone's time and be sure you are ready to see it to the end.
Very true.
DeleteStella the ladies report and when action wants to be taken, they go back and start begging they have settled. Isn't it here a blog visitor after all the attention it got returned to her husband?? I also don't put my mouth when it comes to domestic violence because of what I have experienced.. . Only few stick to their word
But I still don't believe this gentleman could have battered mercy as shown in the pics...let's face it yoruba men are anything but woman beaters!
DeleteThey may be other things but beating a woman like that is not one of their characteristics....
If na the "weed" tribe men I for say...
"Dodges shoe from the "weeders""πππππππππππ
To me a man is a sweetheart until he hits me...... Then he becomes a tout and I change to gangsta and own his shot like a motherfucker.....
DeleteIt's gonna be a long series.
ReplyDeleteNice one though, fame good ooo
I pray she gets justice
Stella so you know that?
ReplyDeleteI thought exactly
ReplyDeleteThey should have separated/divorced quietly than this mess.
ReplyDeleteInternet never forgets.
Their kids will suffer more for the consequences of their matrimonial mess splashed all over the media.
I wonder why they just couldn't walk in opposite directions quietly citing irreconcilable differences as reasons.
Hmm...
Az in ehn...walk away quietly !
DeleteWalk away citing irreconcilable differences?
DeleteNot when a man like Gentry is involved.
He "we" drag her through hot coal.
The only difference between him and Egbegbe is that he isn't an armed robber.
Hahaha @Sunshine. This one is a refined armed robber with a certificate Sef. Go figure my dearπ
DeleteIn fact let me spill a lil more. His ex wife before mercy, she's a top police officer that specialises in criminal investigations. It was in the course of her job that she met MR Gentry. He had a criminal case which Toyin handled for him. She was the one who helped him escape serving jail term. But how did he pay her back? By spiting her with "celeb Mercy". Anyway story for another day. π
Now mercy means business.
ReplyDeleteToo Messy.
ReplyDeleteVery messy
DeleteYou can say that again! I pity their kids....
DeleteStella forget it @your last line.
ReplyDeletePeople in different levels of authority here IN Nigeria respect money and fame more than anything.
This is simply because it's Mercy, let another women go there with a broken face and see what they will do to her.
That's why I employ every woman to try as much as possible to be financially stable too and it starts from when you're young and unmarried because adα»ghα» amα»₯ aka Γ©kpΓ¨ na nkΓ .
As a young lady, start something for yourself.
Don't always love love love and explore each others body only, explore their values, thoughts, ideas on important issues.
Does he believe a woman should work or do business even if he's so rich?
What's his take on a woman earning more than the man?
Ask intelligent questions and also watch out how he treats others.
If he slaps someone else just to defend you, don't be deceived he loves you more because some day he will slap you just to defend himself.
How a man treats others is a pointer to how he will treat you.
Some of this signs are always there but sex no dey allow some persons see the gray strand of hair in the man's pubic area even though they look at it every other day.
Woman hold your tongue and self
Man hold your hands or go hit the wall, na there your mate dey
Nice one mama
DeleteWhere is that emoji for applaud again ?
Love you onye nkem, Beloved
DeleteBut wouldn't this have been better if this was done quietly without everyone and their mama hearing about it? A mutual agreement for a divorce, agree on custody and try to be as cordial as possible. Is that so hard?
ReplyDeleteThere's always a ripple effect, think before you act. There are children involved here, even if you want all the drama in the world, think about them and put them first.
Allegations and counter allegations everyday. This is a total mess
Help me ask them
DeleteGbam!
DeleteOlivia Silk, please. Yes he's been beating her but it did not start today.
DeleteThe minute he hit her, she should have taken a walk. And yes, it can be done quietly because their child doesn't have to see this mess.
She can fine a police report, go to court all without giving the public live updates.
And no, it won't be me struggling for life while he pounds my face because I will leave once there's a hint of violence.
Thank you
I can even imagine how the daughter feels hearing the step father saying her mother sleeps around, men carry her to Dubai etc.
DeleteLuckily the boy is still young to understand this sort of things.
I hate couples that fight dirty.
That is why i like lilian esoro and how she handled her shit in a mature way. And she still always Ubi access to his son.
Mercy could have still pressed charges and carry him to court without releasing those pics.
Unfortunately celebrities cannot enjoy that kinda privacy.
DeleteIt is getting really messy
ReplyDeleteIt is getting really messy
ReplyDeleteWell done mercy like me you are now free
ReplyDeleteIt's usually get messy when the man cheats, beats you up and ridicule. Like wtf does he think he is? My ex had the nerves to beat me in front of the kids in a civilised country o!! My 5yr old was beating him back when I called the police... It was my mum that was pleading for him,If not 6yrs inside is no joke. Nigeria needs women to speak up and tougher laws against DV. And the woman does not have to do anything wrong to be beaten, it only takes an angry controlling man with bad upbringing.
ReplyDeleteWell done, mercy
ReplyDeleteGetting messier everyday
ReplyDeleteMen pls, no matter how frustated you are with your woman, don't ever think that laying hands on her is the way out. Violence is never the answer. She is your wife, not slave (even slave deserve better). Nobody will ask Lanre Gentry what happened now because even if it was because of unfaithfulness on Mercy's part, no one cares as long as DV is involved, he is guilty as charged. As for those men that are naturally abusive, you guys deserve jail terms.
ReplyDeleteMercy, I admire your courage to stand up and leave. Leaving a marriage is the hardest thing in the world to do. Particularly if u had children together. I left my husband last year to domestic violence after 2 years of marriage. We had no kids. Yet it was still hard. I had to run for my life. Mercy, I appreciate you. This is a call to all women suffering from domestic violence. Get up and Get out. Don't say it is because of your kids. Your kids would prefer you to be alive without their father than be dead! Please dust your shoes and leave before it is too late.
ReplyDeleteThis is really getting messy.....
ReplyDeleteOga wife beater, it's good u 'we' go and face the law... Maybe this 'we' teach others a lesson...
ReplyDeleteyour comment there is so wrong stella, many women dont speak out. if its been reported to the authorities not police ooo.
ReplyDeleteplease you all shut up with this why make it messy talk...if you are not involved its easy to say make it quiet....how do you beat up a woman and deny to the world and make her look stupid. do you know the things he says to her? do you know how he has presented her to his and her family? its always easy to judge people when you don't walk in their shoes. its very good she has spoken up. a lot of men get away with abuse and am happy things are changing.mothers do not have to always suffer in silence cos of their children. in some cases yes but when it comes to domestic violence speak out so they know they should not tolerate abuse from others and you can always make your voice heard
ReplyDeleteMiss you with what bullshit exactly?
DeleteYou're the ones who are just refusing to get my point.
She could have moved out of the house, filed a police report, and filed for divorce all without constantly putting it on social media!
Did I ask her not to speak up? Obviously not. But speak up to the relevant authorities, keep your evidence and wait for your day in court. This will just get messier. That's my point. Why you are reading it to mean that she should remain in an abusive marriage beats me.
And yes, because there is a child involved, it can be cordial.
And please who have I gone 'savage' on here?
Na wah oh
You responded to my comment, like directly under my comment and quoted the words I used, yet you weren't responding to me?
DeleteI respond to yours and its now 'chasing you around'?
You won't respect my opinion but you want me to respect yours?
Thank you and Wehdone Ma.
God will intervene...
ReplyDeleteStella I left my hubby because of serious DV they told me to settle with him despite telling them that nothing will make me go back cos it's the fifth time he promised to change but never did. He even tried to kidnap me after I left but failed.Till date he'still stalking me. Hacked all my social media handle.listen to my telephone conversations,spoiling my name and lying against me. These people still didn't help me.
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