The Nigeria Police Force has warned Nigerians to refrain from using the name or office of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to intimidate others.
This follows an assault incident involving Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives, and Stephen Abuwatseya, a Bolt driver.
Videos have surfaced online showing the lawmaker, identified as Ikwechegh, allegedly attacking Abuwatseya.
The footage captures Ikwechegh unleashing a torrent of insults and profanities, while threatening to “make him disappear.”
The Police however, in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer Muyiwa Adejobi while reacting to the now-viral video noted that the use of IG’s name for intimidation undermines the values of impartiality that the office upholds.
Adejobi wrote: “The Nigeria Police Force is aware of the incident between a Bolt driver, Mr. Stephen Abuwatseya, and Hon. Alexander Ikwechegh, 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.”
