Nigerians on social media have reacted angrily reacted after the lawmaker representing Adamawa North senatorial district in the Senate, Elisha Abbo, was caught on camera physically assaulting a woman at an adult toy shop in Abuja.
A video of the incident, which reportedly occurred before the inauguration of the ninth National Assembly, had the Senator ordering his police orderly to further arrest the lady he allegedly assaulted for taking sides with the shop owner.
The incident has generated so much reaction from Nigerians on Twitter. Here are some reactions:
@AfroVii, “He beat this woman up and despite them filing a police report, nothing has happened until now. No arrest, no invitation, no interview. Nothing. He’s been sworn in and has taken his seat.”
@edenStar, “The tears pricking the side of my eyes, the goosebumps dancing on my skin, the utter disgust and disbelief! I have no words. We’re not safe anymore.”
@Dr_JoeAbah, “Unbelievable! And I was there speaking turenci at their induction as young NASS members. Smh!”
@archdash47, “They are shameless, irresponsible and have no respect for the rule of LAW. How can I come from such a Nation like this. Painful.”
@I_amMarwa, “He is from my constituency, we fought hard to bring this man, we campaigned for him thinking he is a promising youth. I am disgusted by his actions, he should face the music and he should be prosecuted.”
@Nigeriawant, “This is sad and makes you wonder if there will ever be justice for the Nigerian common man.”
@Special_one_loe, “We are just a group of people living together. No laws. The police and army are just security for rich people and politicians. You should know this by now.”
@30shades, “If Senator Elisha Abbo can do this to a girl ‘outside’, I pity his wife ‘inside’.”
@Ms_anniesparkle, “This is why they rush for positions of power, so they can oppress those they consider beneath them.”
@Soyugbo, “This guy has no immunity. @PoliceNG and @PoliceNG_CRU should ensure this guy is used as an example of no one being above the law. Nigeria needs sanity at all levels.”
@Mista_Bush, “The victim and her lawyer reported the case to the police and the police said they didn’t know how to contact the senator. I’m trying my best to love this country but it’s not working.”
@le_Capone,”This is very funny. If the senator isn’t responding charge the mothafucka to court let the court summon him. Maybe we should push for justice for this as we do sexual assault. Both in same category.”
