CRIME

Lawmaker Alex Ikwechegh’s Assault Trial Adjourned To Nov 8

Lawmaker Alex Mascot Ikwechegh’s assault case against Bolt driver Stephen Abuwatseya has been adjourned to November 8, 2024, by Magistrate Abubakar Umar Sai’id of the Kuje Magistrate Court

Ikwechegh, representing Aba North and South federal constituency of Abia State, pleaded not guilty to charges of abuse of office, assault, and threat to life.

The incident went viral after a video showed Ikwechegh slapping the driver, who delivered an item to his Abuja residence. Many Nigerians condemned his actions, leading to his arrest and questioning by the police.

READ ALSO: Rep Member Alex Ikwechegh Docked, Gets N500, 000 Bail Over Alleged Assault

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Ikwechegh later apologized for his conduct on Tuesday.

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