The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested Hon. Alexander Ikwegh, a lawmaker representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency of Abia State, for allegedly assaulting a Bolt driver, Mr Stephen Abuwatseya.

According to a statement released by the FCT Police Command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the incident occurred when Abuwatseya delivered a package to Ikwegh’s residence, with a dispute arising over the delivery method.

Ikwegh allegedly slapped the driver and made derogatory comments about the Inspector General of Police.

The FCT Police Command expressed concern over Ikwegh’s attitude, stating that he is undergoing questioning at the Maitama Police Station.

“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 FCT police said.

The incident took place on Sunday at Ikwegh’s Abuja residence. The Bolt driver, Mr. Abuwatseya, delivered a package to the lawmaker, but a dispute arose over the delivery method. Ikwegh allegedly slapped the driver.

“You are a common bolt driver, you are a poor man and you have pride,” the driver quoted the Abia State lawmaker as saying.

The driver was subsequently arrested and taken to the Maitama Police Station, where he was denied the right to receive calls. Police officers at the station accused him of going to fight a “senator” in his home.

Although released, his car is still in the custody of the police.

Source : https://politicsnigeria.com/breaking-police-arrest-rep-ikwegh-over-assault-on-bolt-driver/

Very good...
No matter what happened you don't have a right to beat up somebody that is doing his job.
If you are not satisfied with his services then don't order him next time. Slapping and tearing clothes is taking things too far.

Very good development

I thought naysayers claim that in Nigeria, the law is only for the poor

I guess this lawmaker isnt an elite and prolly a poor man too


Kudos to the Nigerian Police.

Onye ocha n'aba really fall hand

Alex Ikwechegh is a fat head for this unnecessary show of power.

The police should put him in the cell for one hour and let his fellow detainees show him what it means to powerless and helpless.

Nonsense!

For me it's not even about the slap but his utterance that he can make the driver disappear and nothing will happen. He should be recalled immediately because his arrogance doesn't allow him to know who he is or why he's there in the first place.

He thought he was elected to Lord over those that elected him instead of representing them.

Una allow all these Igbo White Men come to your land and overtake una

Now you know how black South Africans feel

Seriously, why are some Igbo people look like white Europeans Especially Owerri
80% of the girls I meet in Owerri look like half caste mixed breed.

There must be European men that came to Igbo land and knack all their women for free
Which explains why Igbo get plenty fair people

Yoruba people dark Hausa people dark
Only igbo man go fair in complexion still get green eye color.

Una real papa dey Europe
He must be an explorer wey come igboland come dey knack Igbo women recklessly leave una come japa back to europe

Make una Ancestors go do DNA test
There is something they are hiding from una

Naija police na anywhere belle face

EmperorCaesar:


I thought naysayers claim that in Nigeria, the law is only for the poor

I guess this lawmaker isnt an elite and prolly a poor man too


Kudos to the Nigerian Police.

Okay

Is that why you go up and down this forum everyday begging robots for likes?

Timothy oluwagbenga the 3rd class microbiology graduate

Liessss

Good one....

So quick!? Omo the uber driver don cash out...he should sue the lawmaker to court and let him pay for damages. Plus the publicity will bring the uber driver many opportunities

So if no be public outcry, nothing would have been done about it?
SMH

That's better

Wahala....the bolt guy must hammer for this ...he should sue both the made in Aba politician ...and the police .... From battery to unlawful detention ..to loss in revenue of his car being seized....they will learn the hard way


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h1Z07GmtUM

EmperorCaesar:


I thought naysayers claim that in Nigeria, the law is only for the poor

I guess this lawmaker isnt an elite and prolly a poor man too


Kudos to the Nigerian Police.

Only for the intervention of VDM, many cases like this go unnoticed

The stupid Osu jewrat should be locked up,I don't know what's the romance with them and aggressiveness.

If this is true that a good move.

You arrested him because of Dismissive Attitude towards the office of the Inspector General of Police Not because he verbally and physically assaulted a bolt driver.... Shame on you guys.

What he did was highly disturbing. That you're a privileged Nigerian in this our trying times doesn't give you the right to trample on ordinary compatriots. It's their tax payers money that's funding your luxurious "politician" lifestyle.

And this new "call the IG" and nothing will happen, needs to be seriously looked into. Even if you know the IG, will he be happy that you're always bringing trouble to his desk? Some people don't think.

More Nigerians need to wear cameras and such spyware. That's one way to sanitise this system.

The MHR was "right" and would have gotten away with his obstreperous physical harassment of the gentleman if the was no video evidence to show.

Honorable should tell us how many people he has made disappear. This is a serious matter.

EmperorCaesar:


I thought naysayers claim that in Nigeria, the law is only for the poor

I guess this lawmaker isnt an elite and prolly a poor man too


Kudos to the Nigerian Police.

And you believe that rubbish by the NPF......the guy can be called in for questioning and a few pleasantries exchanged and that's all,what came of senator abbo's case with that intimacy gadget dealer?

If you believe this ,u believe anything.

Zoo police have arrested a special Biafran monkey

Arrest or call him for questioning.
This is Nigeria.

Okay.

obviously a case of transfer aggression....Apologize to the Bolt Driver and pay your raba . shikena ...