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The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command announced on Monday that lawmaker Alex Mascot Ikwechegh has been arrested following an incident involving a cab driver in Abuja.
Josephine Adeh, spokesperson for the Abuja Command, confirmed that Ikwechegh is currently in custody at the Maitama Police Station. She stated, “Ikwechegh is at the Maitama Police Station undergoing questioning.”
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The arrest stems from a report filed by the cab driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, who alleged that a dispute arose while delivering a package to Hon. Ikwechegh.
According to preliminary investigations, “Mr. Abuwatseya was delivering a package to Hon. Ikwechegh when a dispute arose over the delivery method. During this confrontation, Mr. Abuwatseya was allegedly physically assaulted.”
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The police spokesperson expressed concern over Ikwechegh’s alleged dismissive comments regarding law enforcement: “After allegedly slapping the victim, he reportedly contemptuously said, ‘You can go ahead and call the Inspector General of Police,’ demonstrating a troubling disregard for law enforcement authority.”
The statement also mentioned that Olatunji Disu, the Commissioner of Police in the FCT, has ordered a thorough investigation into the incident.
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“The Command is committed to conducting an impartial investigation and ensuring justice in all cases. Once the investigation is complete, appropriate legal action will be taken.”
