The police authorities have arraigned Alex Ikwechegh, a federal lawmaker, before the Kuje Magistrate Court today, following accusations of assault on Steven Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver.
Ikwechegh, House of Representatives member for Aba North and South, Alex Ikwechegh, was arraigned Wednesday on a three-count charge bordering on assault and threat to life.
Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
He said the investigation and prosecution are being led by the Inspector General of Police’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU).
“In response to a case of assault on a bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, by Hon. Alexander Ikwechegh, on the night of October 27 2024, the Nigeria Police Force Special Investigation Unit and the Legal Section have concluded investigations into the case and today arraigned Hon. Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh on the charges of “Abuse of Office, Criminal Intimidation and Criminal Force and Assault Contrary to Sections 397(b) and 265 of the Penal Code Act at the Kuje Magistrate Court,” the statement read.
The incident, in a viral video on X, shows Ikwechegh allegedly striking Abuwatseya multiple times while issuing threats to “make him disappear,” using his position to intimidate the driver.
The Force spokesman explained that the “Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, had ordered a proper investigation into the matter to ensure that justice is served and promoting human respect and dignity in Nigeria.”
According to Adejobi, the IGP reaffirmed “the Force’s commitment to upholding the rule of law, reassuring members of the public that the Force remains dedicated to ensuring all fundamental steps are taken towards assuring justice always as no one is above the law.”
