A of House of Representatives member, Alex Ikwechegh, who represents Abia State has been seen in a viral video assaulting a Bolt driver who went to deliver a package to him at his Maitama residence in Abuja.
The House of Reps member was heard telling the driver that he will lock him inside his Generator House and nobody will hear of him again. In futher discussion with the vendor who sent the product, the Rep was heard saying, ”I can make this man disappear in the whole of Nigeria and nothing will happen” , ”call the Inspector General of Police“….
The conversation went thus:
House Member: “Do you know who I am?”
Bolt Driver: “Did you just slap me three times, Sir?”
House Member: “YES, I SLAPPED YOU TWO TIMES AND I WILL GIVE YOU A THIRD IF YOU CONTINUE TO DISRESPECT ME”.
Bolt Driver: “Sir, I did not disrespect you, I said pay me my money”
House Member: “I WILL NOT PAY YOU A DIME, INFACT, I CAN MAKE YOU DISAPPEAR ”
Young man kept recording. This House of Reps member, underestimated the calm intelligence of a young Bolt driver.
POLICE REACTION:
Nigeria Police Reacts To The Humiliation Of Dispatch Rider By Abia State House Of Reps Member
The Nigeria Police Force is aware of the incident between a Bolt driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya, and Hon. Alexander Ikwechegh, which took place on October 27, 2024, in Maitama, Abuja.
The FCT Command is actively handling the case following Mr. Abuwatseya’s official report at the Maitama Divisional Headquarters.
The Police Force also urges the public to refrain from using the name or office of the Inspector-General of Police to intimidate others, as such actions undermine the values of impartiality that the IGP’s office upholds.
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