…IGP Egbetokun Reaffirms Police Commitment to Rule of Law
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force has arraigned Hon. Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh at the Kuje Magistrate Court on charges of “Abuse of Office, Criminal Intimidation, and Criminal Force and Assault,” following an alleged assault incident involving a bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, on October 27, 2024.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, ordered a full investigation by the Special Investigation Unit and Legal Section to ensure that justice is served in the matter. Following their findings, the police formally brought charges against Ikwechegh, signaling a commitment to upholding law and order.
The IGP emphasized that no one is above the law, reinforcing the Force’s dedication to maintaining human respect and dignity across Nigeria. According to the Police Force, this move aligns with their commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in addressing allegations involving public figures.
In a statement, Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi underscored that the police will continue to take all necessary steps to promote justice and accountability in society.
The case, now before the Kuje Magistrate Court, will further assess the charges of criminal intimidation and assault as laid out in Sections 397(b) and 265 of the Penal Code Act.
This prosecution underscores the Nigerian Police Force’s stand on safeguarding the rights of all citizens and upholding justice in line with the rule of law.
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PRESS RELEASE
RULE OF LAW: POLICE PROSECUTES HON. ALEXANDER MASCOT IKWECHEGH FOR ASSAULT
As IGP Reaffirms Commitment to Upholding Law and Order
In response to a case of assault on a bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, by Hon. Alexander Ikwechegh, on the night of October 27 2024, the Nigeria Police Force Special Investigation Unit and the Legal Section have concluded investigations into the case and today arraigned Hon. Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh 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 Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., had ordered a proper investigation into the matter to ensure that justice is served and promoting human respect and dignity in Nigeria.
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.
ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.
30TH OCTOBER 2024.
