Alex Ikwechegh: Rule Of Law Must Prevail, Police Vow

The Nigeria Police Force says investigation into the alleged assault against a member of the Nigerian House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh has been concluded.

ABN TV recalls that the lawmaker, representing Aba North/South Federal Constituency of Abia State had come under severe criticism following an altercation between him and a cab driver identified as, Stephen Abuwatseya who had come to deliver a parcel to him.

He was seen in a viral video assaulting Abuwatseya while also threatening his life.

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He was later arrested and arraigned on Wednesday in an Abuja court.

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun in response to the development said the rule of law must prevail in the case involving the lawmaker.

In a statement on Wednesday signed by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, spokesman of the Nigeria Police, the Inspector General of Police said Ikwechegh had been arraigned on the charges of “Abuse of Office, Criminal Intimidation and Criminal Force and Assault Contrary to Sections 397(b) and 265 of the Penal Code Act at the Kuje Magistrate Court.”

The police spokesman added, “The IGP hereby reaffirms the Force’s commitment to upholding the rule of law, reassuring members of the public that the Force remains dedicated towards ensuring all fundamental steps are taken towards assuring justice always as no one is above the law.”