A male Nigerian national who was caught on CCTV camera assaulting a Kenyan woman who was confined to a wheelchair in Nairobi has been deported from Kenya.
In the footage that went viral on April 26, 2024, the Nigerian man identified as John Nwankwo Noko, is seen clobbering a helpless Ms. Pauline in the head before two other ladies trying to intervene to stop the act.
In a statement signed by Anne Wang’ombe, Principal Secretary, State Department of Gender, Nwankwo was deported on Saturday, May 4, 2024, for assaulting his partner, Ms. Pauline.
He is accused of physically assaulting his partner, a Kenyan woman who was confined to a wheelchair, raising concerns about cases of Gender-Based Violence (GBV).
“The act of violence has not only violated the rights of an individual but has also highlighted the broader issues of gender-based violence, that is rampant in our society,” Orwoba said in the statement.
The case was first brought to the attention of the police by Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba on Wednesday, May 1.
Orwoba, acting on the video that first went viral on social media on April 29, visited the woman at her home, who confirmed that her life was in danger.
She claimed that her Nigerian partner “had been threatening to kill her and her two domestic workers if they outed him,” Orwoba said.
Orwoba then reported the matter to Karen Police Station, after which it was picked up by the offices of Interior Cabinet Secretary Kindiki Kithure, and that of Immigration PS Julius Bitok
“Mr. Nwankwo Noko has been arrested and processed for deportation,” Gender PS confirmed.
The nominated senator, who has continually advocated for anti violence against women has since demanded an end to the rising cases, saying they not only leave women with physical and emotional damage but also tear the moral fabric of our society.
“We strongly condemn such behavior and we shall continue working towards creating a safer environment for women, free of fear,” Orwoba added.
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