Alex Ikwechegh: Police detain lawmaker for alleged assault on Bolt driver in Abuja

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has detained a lawmaker for allegedly assaulting a driver in Abuja.

Police Command spokesperson Josephine Adeh confirmed that Alex Mascot Ikwechegh “is currently at the Maitama Police Station for questioning.”

In a statement on Monday, the Command reported that Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya lodged a complaint with the authorities.

“Preliminary investigations reveal that Mr. Abuwatseya was delivering a package to Hon. Ikwechegh when a dispute arose over the delivery method. During this altercation, Mr. Abuwatseya was reportedly assaulted.”

The statement expressed concern over Hon. Ikwechegh’s alleged dismissal of police authority, noting that after reportedly slapping the driver, he allegedly remarked, “You can go ahead and call the Inspector General of Police,” displaying a concerning disregard for law enforcement.

The suspect is currently being questioned at the Maitama Police Station, according to the statement.

FCT Commissioner of Police Olatunji Disu has ordered a comprehensive investigation, pledging that an impartial inquiry will be conducted and that legal action will follow based on the findings.

This incident in Nigeria follows a similar case in the United Kingdom, where British MP Mike Amesbury was caught on video apparently punching a man to the ground and continuing the attack, prompting the ruling Labour Party to suspend him pending an investigation.