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The Nigerian Police have reacted to a video where a Federal Lawmaker, representing Aba North South Federal Constituency, Mr Alex Ikwechegh was captured slapping a bolt driver.


In a statement obtained by 9News Nigeria, the police said they are aware of the incident between a Bolt driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya, and Hon. Alexander Ikwegh, which took place on October 27, 2024, in Maitama, Abuja.


The police revealed that the FCT Command is actively handling the case following Mr. Abuwatseya's official report at the Maitama Divisional Headquarters.


The Police Force also urged 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.


Recall that 9News Nigeria had reported that in the viral video, the lawmaker can be seen slapping the driver multiple times. Later the driver asked him "did you just slap me three times?", which the lawmaker replied, "twice and you will soon receive the third slap".

Also, in the video, Ikwechegh was heard telling the vendor that he can make the driver disappear and nothing will happen.

"I can make you disappear in the whole of Nigeria and nothing will happen. Do you know who I am?".

"I am a Senator of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and I can lock you up in my Generator House and nothing will happen," Ikwechegh said in the viral video.


He also said he won't ask the police officers protecting him to beat up the driver but will do it himself.

Meanwhile, the action has generated a mixed reaction on the social media.

As at the time of filing this report, efforts to reach Ikwechegh proved abortive.

EmperorCaesar:

SoftSport:
Having only watched a brief excerpt of the footage, it is premature to draw any definitive conclusions.

The lawmaker should be afforded the opportunity to present his perspective.

As a distinguished public figure, he deserves to be treated with due respect.

We must proceed with caution and refrain from allowing emotions to cloud our judgment in this matter.

OboOlora:
Unfortunately, nothing will happen.
A country where a state Governor committed multiple homicide during a protest (EndSars) and till today, they still claimed nobody was killed cos they whisked the corpses away.
A country where assassins like Abu Abel and money launderers like Cubana boiz use police escort
A country where band1ts buy gvns from Police and DPOs dine with robbers
U now want something to be done to a Senator that slapped a cab driver
It is Nigeria and it is the rich vs the poor.........unfortunately, the former always wins