Abia federal lawmaker Alex Ikwechegh, who was caught on video assaulting an Abuja Bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, is set to be arraigned at the Kuje Magistrate Court at 12 p.m. today, Wednesday.
The investigation and prosecution are being overseen by the Inspector General of Police’s Special Investigation Unit.
The incident, which occurred on October 27 in Maitama, Abuja, involved the Bolt driver delivering a package to Ikwechegh at a residence on Zamfara Crescent.
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Following widespread criticism from Nigerians, Ikwechegh has publicly apologized, pledged to cooperate fully with the police, and revealed he is undergoing counseling to address his actions.
In a statement, activist lawyer Deji Adeyanju said, “We are on our way to Kuje Magistrate Court for the arraignment of the honourable member who assaulted our client, Mr. Steven, a Bolt driver. The IGP’s Special Investigation Unit (SIU) is in charge of the investigation and prosecution.
“The media is invited to cover the arraignment, which is scheduled for 12 pm today at Kuje Magistrate.”