Abia lawmaker Alex Mascot Ikwechegh has been arrested for assaulting bolt driver. In the viral video, he was caught slapping the bolt driver and threatening to make him disappear.
The spokesperson for the Abuja Command Josephine Adeh, confirmed that Alex Mascot Ikwechegh has been arrested.
According to the spokesperson, Ikwechegh is “at the Maitama Police Station undergoing questioning”.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that Mr. Abuwatseya was delivering a package to Hon. Ikwegh when a dispute arose concerning the method of delivery. During this altercation, Mr. Abuwatseya was reportedly physically assaulted.
“The FCT Police Command expresses grave concern over Hon. Ikwegh’s dismissive attitude toward the office of the Inspector General of Police following the incident.
“After allegedly slapping the victim, he reportedly remarked with contempt, ‘You can go ahead and call the Inspector General of Police,’ demonstrating a troubling disregard for the authority of law enforcement.
“Currently, the suspect is at the Maitama Police Station undergoing questioning,” the statement read.
The Commissioner of Police in the FCT, Olatunji Disu, has also mandated a thorough investigation into the matter.
