Report reaching us from FCT, Abuja has it that Federal House of Representatives member from Abia State, Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh has been arrested by the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command for assaulting a cab driver, Stephen Abuwatseya.
Ikwechegh, we gathered was arrested on Monday, October 28th, 2024.
The spokesperson for the Abuja Command, Josephine Adeh disclosed this in a statement on Monday.
She said; “Alex Mascot Ikwechegh has been arrested. Ikwechegh is at the Maitama Police Station undergoing questioning”.
“Cab driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, reported the matter to the Command. 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 Commissioner of Police in the FCT, Olatunji Disu, has mandated a thorough investigation into the matter.”
“The Command is committed to conducting an impartial investigation and ensuring justice in all cases. Upon completion of the investigation, appropriate legal action will be taken.”
However, recounting his bitter experience with the lawmaker, the cab driver, Abuwatseya, revealed that Ikwechegh, bundled him to the Police Station after assaulting him at his house.
Abuwatseya, speaking with popular social media critic, Vincent Otse a.k.a VeryDarkMan on Monday, said; “After the video he called some Police officers, I don’t know the division they are assigned to, they bundled me to the station. They didn’t allow me to take my calls.”
“I was taken to the IPO’s office, who spoke to him outside the office. After the call the IPO said he was going to do investigation at the honourable’s (Rep member) house in Maitama.”
“They kept me behind the counter for over two hours. After the IPO returned from his house, he asked me why I recorded the Reps member.”
“The honourable came to the station and started calling me names. I left the station at 3:00 am and my car is still at the station.”