Nigeria, April 3 -- A landlord in Akwa Ibom State, identified as Hope Ekong, risks up to five years' imprisonment if convicted for allegedly assaulting his female tenant, Rachael Nduk.

The case has attracted public attention following a viral video of the incident.

PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the assault, which occurred on 31 March at a property in Abak Local Government Area, left Ms Nduk, 31, with injuries to her head, thigh and left arm, alongside significant blood loss.

The police in Akwa Ibom confirmed the suspect's arrest in a statement issued on Wednesday by its spokesperson, Timfon John, noting that the victim is currently receiving medical treatment, while investigations continue.

"Preliminary information indicates that in the...