BREAKING: Police Arrest Rep Ikwegh Over Assault on Bolt Driver

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has apprehended Hon. Alexander Ikwegh, a representative for the Aba North and South Federal Constituency of Abia State, on charges of allegedly assaulting a Bolt driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya. As per a statement issued by the spokesperson for the FCT Police Command, SP Josephine Adeh, the incident transpired when Abuwatseya delivered a package to Ikwegh's residence, leading to a disagreement regarding the delivery method. It is alleged that Ikwegh struck the driver and made disparaging remarks about the Inspector General of Police. The FCT Police Command has expressed serious concern regarding Ikwegh's behavior, indicating that he is currently being interrogated at the Maitama Police Station. "Initial investigations reveal that Mr. Abuwatseya was delivering a package to Hon. Ikwegh when a conflict arose over the delivery method. During this confrontation, Mr. Abuwatseya was reportedly subjected to physical assault. "The FCT Police Command has voiced significant concern over Hon. Ikwegh's dismissive attitude towards the office of the Inspector General of Police following the incident. "After allegedly striking the victim, he reportedly expressed disdain, stating, 'You can go ahead and call the Inspector General of Police,' which reflects a concerning lack of respect for law enforcement authority. "At present, the suspect is at the Maitama Police Station undergoing interrogation," stated the FCT police. The incident occurred on Sunday at Ikwegh's residence in Abuja. The Bolt driver, Mr. Abuwatseya, was delivering a package to the lawmaker when a dispute arose regarding the delivery method, during which Ikwegh allegedly slapped the driver. "You are just a common Bolt driver, a poor man with pride," the driver recounted the Abia State lawmaker as saying. The driver was later arrested and taken to the Maitama Police Station, where he was denied the opportunity to make phone calls. Police officers at the station accused him of attempting to confront a "senator" at his residence. Although he has since been released, his vehicle remains in police custody.