Jilted Man Batters Estranged Lover For Dumping Him

Posted on April 30, 2026

AISHA ABUBAKAR

A jilted man, Suleiman Adams, has been arrested and charged for allegedly battering his estranged lover, Inmesil Ekpa, for dumping him in the FCT, Abuja.

P.M.EXPRESS reports that the lady was tired of the relationship and decided to quit. She went to the man to carry her belongings, which he refused and beat her mercilessly.

The matter was reported to the Police, the suspect was arrested and arraigned before a Wuse Magistrate Court in Abuja over the alleged assault of his former lover.

Adams, who resides in Apo Resettlement in the Federal Capital Territory, (FCT), is facing a two-count charge of criminal force and assault.

However, he pleaded not guilty.

The prosecutor, Mr. O.S Osho, told the court that Adams allegedly assaulted the complainant, Ms Inmesil Ekpa of Safari Estates, Idu, after she ended their relationship.

Osho said the incident was reported at the Apo Police Station on 15th April, 2026, for investigation and the defendant was found culpable.

He alleged that the defendant inflicted injuries on Ekpa and prevented her from retrieving her belongings from his residence.

According to the prosecutor, Adams also forcefully seized the complainant’s handbag and mobile phone when she attempted to collect her belongings.

The Magistrate, Zubara Mangal, granted the defendant administrative bail and ordered Adams to allow the complainant to remove her belongings from his residence.

She also advised both parties to resolve their differences amicably, regardless of their decision to part ways.

The case was adjourned till 12th May, 2026, for a report of settlement.

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