Update: Nigeria Police Force reacts to trending video of lawmaker slapping bolt driver and threatening to make him disappear

The Nigeria Police Force has reacted to the trending video of a House of Representatives member, Alex Ifeanyi Mascot Ikwechegh, assaulting a Bolt Driver and threatening to make him disappear because he refused to enter his house to deliver a package.

In the video shared online, Alex is seen berating the delivery driver for refusing to leave his car to bring the package to him late at night. 

The video captured him slapping the bolt driver twice and even threatening to make him disappear.

In a statement shared on its social media platforms this morning, the Nigerian Police says the matter has already been actioned at the Maitama Divisional headquarters.
 

”The Nigeria Police Force is aware of the incident between a Bolt driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya, and Hon. Alexander Ikwegh, which took place on October 27, 2024, in Maitama, Abuja. The FCT Command is actively handling the case following Mr. Abuwatseya’s official report at the Maitama Divisional Headquarters. The Police Force also urges the public to refrain from using the name or office of the Inspector-General of Police to intimidate others, as such actions undermine the values of impartiality that the IGP’s office upholds.”