Assault Allegations: House of Reps Member Under Police Scrutiny
The situation involving House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh has escalated after he was seen in a viral video assaulting a Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, at his residence in Abuja.
The incident occurred when the driver called Ikwechegh to deliver a package, prompting an angry reaction from the lawmaker, who slapped the driver multiple times and threatened him, saying he could make him “disappear”
Following the video’s circulation, there has been public outcry, and Ikwechegh is now being questioned by police regarding the incident.
Meanwhile, a petition has been filed against him, accusing him of abuse, assault, and attempted murder.
Reports suggest that the driver was initially detained at the police station, where he claimed he was harassed further by law enforcement while Ikwechegh was allowed to leave without consequence