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Viral Assault Video: Owner of Popular Lagos Boutique Reacts,Denies Authorization of Punishment, Apologizes Over The Incidence.
Prince Chidiebere Onu, the owner of Don Maseratte Boutique has denied authorizing any of his staff to punish the girl accused of stealing in his Lagos boutique, even as he apologizes to those concerned and the general public for such incidence.
Chidiebere Onu made this statement while addressing the Press on the allegations surrounding a viral video that purportedly shows the assault of a female staff member, an incidence which reportedly occurred in the boutique located at Ultimate Plaza, Broad Street, opposite Tantalizers, Lagos Island which sparked widespread outrage on the social media.
Onu expressed deep distress over the incidence, emphasizing that he was unaware of the sad event and at no time did he authorize anyone to mete out punishment to anyone in whatever form under no condition as he was far away in the East for an important program.
“I want to categorically state that I was not present during the incident and at no time did I authorize anyone to punish the said girl for whatever reason,and was never aware of it until the viral video was brought to my attention.
However, let me on behalf of my company Don Maseratte Boutique apologize deeply to the general public over the sad incidence, because it is not part of my business ethics and organizational core values.
Let me also use this medium to refute the false claims that the victim was stripped,nothing of such happened,it was just an allegations aimed at misleading the general public through mispresentations of facts.. “though we deeply regret the incidence and I personally condemn such act because it was a gross violation of human rights and a deviation from the values of my organization. Our organization does not condone violence or mistreatment in any form”.
The boutique owner assured the public that those involved in the act would face justice, pledging full cooperation with law enforcement authorities. “I assure everyone that the individuals responsible for this act will be identified and held accountable. We are working closely with the authorities to ensure justice is served,”.
Don Maseratte Classic Boutique, known for its long-standing reputation in Lagos, has reiterated its commitment to ethical practices and respect for human dignity. Onu urged the public to avoid spreading unverified claims and allow the ongoing investigation to take its course.
“We value the trust of our customers and the public. While we appreciate the concerns raised, it is important to avoid circulating misinformation that could harm innocent individuals or the organization. Updates will be shared as the investigation progresses.