Top Nigerian Lawmaker Lands in Police Custody After Assaulting Abuja Man, Details Emerge
- The FCT police command commenced interrogation of a member of the house of representatives, Alexander Ikwegh, for assaulting a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya
- The FCT police spokesperson, DSP Josephine Adeh, disclosed this in a statement on Monday afternoon, October 28, on behalf of the commissioner of police (CP), Olatunji Disu
- Ikwegh, representing Aba North and South federal constituency of Abia state, assaulted the driver over a package delivery
Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over nine years of experience covering public affairs and governance.
FCT, Abuja - The FCT police command on Monday, October 28, said it has received a report at the Maitama divisional headquarters regarding an incident involving a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, and Alexander Ikwegh, who represents the Aba North and South federal constituency of Abia state.
Legit.ng reports that the incident occurred on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at a residence on Zamfara Crescent, Maitama, Abuja.
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Police said preliminary investigations indicate that Abuwatseya was delivering a package to Ikwegh when a dispute arose concerning the method of delivery. During this altercation, Abuwatseya was physically assaulted.
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The FCT police command expressed grave concern over the federal lawmaker's "dismissive attitude towards the office of the inspector general of police following the incident."
After slapping the victim, the Abia-born legislator remarked with contempt, “you can go ahead and call the inspector general of police".
Per a statement by the FCT police command, Ikwegh's statement depicts "a troubling disregard for the authority of law enforcement".
The FCT police command said currently, the suspect is at the Maitama police station undergoing questioning.
Legit.ng understands that the FCT commissioner of police, Olatunji Disu, has mandated a thorough investigation into the matter.
Alexander Ikwegh: Rights lawyer reacts
Meanwhile, a human rights lawyer, Festus Ogun, demanded that the matter must be diligently prosecuted.
Speaking to Legit.ng, Ogun shared his perspective on the attack on the driver by Ikwechegh.
Describing it as "callous", the legal practitioner said:
"If a member of the house of representatives assaults citizens, physically or verbally, that demonstrates that there is impunity in the land. Most of our public officials believe that they are above the law and that there are no consequences for impunity. That should not be condoned.”
PDP demands prosecution of APC lawmaker
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) called for the prosecution of a member of the house of representatives, Amarachi Amadi, for allegedly leading thugs to hijack electoral materials meant for some polling units in Imo state.
The PDP said the police should prosecute the lawmaker representing Mbaitoli and Ikeduru federal constituency and his thugs for the alleged criminal offence.
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