Alexander Ikwechegh, the lawmaker representing Aba North and South at the House of Representatives may be arrested after the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command announced Monday that it has commenced investigation into his alleged assault of an Abuja dispatch rider at his Maitama residence.
In a statement titled “Nigeria Police Reacts to the Humiliation of Dispatch Rider by Abia State House of Reps Member,” the FCT Police Command confirmed it was aware of the incident involving Hon. Alexander Ikwechegh and a Bolt driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya, which took place on October 27, 2024, in the Maitama district of Abuja.
The statement said “the FCT Command is actively handling the case following Mr. Abuwatseya’s official report at the Maitama Divisional Headquarters.”
The Police Force also cautioned the public against using the name or office of the Inspector-General of Police to intimidate citizens, emphasizing that such misuse of authority runs counter to the impartiality that the office of the IGP stands for.
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