The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has announced that, member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh is currently being interrogated at its Maitama Divisional Headquarters.
Ikwechegh, who represents Aba North & South Federal Constituency, was alleged to have assaulted an e-hailing (Bolt) driver, Stephen Abuwatseya.
According to a trending video, the lawmaker slapped the driver When he requested the delivery fee, querying if the driver knew who he was talking to.
The lawmaker also threatened to make the driver “disappear” without facing any consequences.
According to a statement on Monday by the command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, investigations had commenced into the matter.
“The FCT Police Command has received a report at the Maitama Divisional Headquarters regarding an incident involving a Bolt driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya, and Hon. Alexander Ikwegh, who represents the Aba North and South Federal Constituency in Abia State. The incident occurred on October 27, 2024, at a residence on Zamfara Crescent, Maitama, Abuja.
She added that already, preliminary investigation revealed that Abuwatseya was delivering a package to Ikwechegh when a dispute arose concerning the method of delivery. The incident occurred on October 27, 2024, at a residence on Zamfara Crescent, Maitama, Abuja.