The Federal Capital Territory, FCT, Police Command on Monday confirmed the arrest of Member of the House of Representatives, Alex Mascot Ikwechegh for assaulting a driver at his Maitama residence.
The spokesperson for the Abuja Command, Josephine Adeh said Ikwechegh is “at the Maitama Police Station undergoing questioning” based on the report of the cab driver, Stephen Abuwatseya.
“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 statement read.
The statement added that the Commissioner of Police in the FCT, Olatunji Disu, has mandated a thorough investigation into the matter.
