The Nigerian Police Force has declared that it is set to arraign a member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Alex Ikwechegh, in court for allegedly assaulting a bolt driver at his Abuja residence.
The lawmaker, who is representing Aba North and South federal constituency of Abia State, is expected to take his plea before an Abuja Chief Magistrate Court sitting at Kuje by 12 pm.
It was learnt that Ikwechegh would be prosecuted by the Inspector General of Police’s Special Investigation Unit.
Deji Adeyanju, who is the counsel representing the bolt driver, and Stephen Abuwatseya, who is the nominal complainant in the matter, confirmed the development to Vanguard.
It will be recalled that Hon. Ikwechegh was seen in a video clip that went viral on social media platforms, repeatedly slapping the bolt driver.
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According to the trending video, the lawmaker slapped the driver when he requested the delivery fee, querying if the driver knew who he was talking to.
The lawmaker also threatened to make the driver “disappear” without facing any consequences.
However, following a widespread condemnation that trailed his actions and utterances, the lawmaker tendered a public apology for his conduct.
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