Nigeria Police Force, (NPF) said they are investigating the assault of a cab driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya, by a member of the House of Representatives from Abia State, Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh.
The security agency also warned the public against using the name or office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to threaten others during altercations.
Ikwechegh had reportedly threatened to make the cab driver disappear during the assault.
The Rep member who slapped the Bolt driver severally from a viral video sighted, also threatened to beat up the cabman and lock him up in his generator house.
Police in their response on its X handle: “The Nigeria Police Force is aware of the incident between a Bolt driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya, and Hon. Alexander Ikwegh, which took place yesterday Sunday, 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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