A cab driver in Abuja, Stephen Abuwatseya, has come forward with allegations of assault and threats by Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh, a House of Representatives member from Abia State.
The incident reportedly occurred at Ikwechegh’s residence in the Maitama area, where Abuwatseya had gone to deliver a package.
The confrontation escalated quickly, with Ikwechegh allegedly threatening to make Abuwatseya “disappear,” assault him physically and confine him in his generator house. Following the altercation, the cab driver was arrested and taken to the Maitama Police Station.
While in custody, Abuwatseya encountered further challenges. He reported that the Investigating Police Officer (IPO) at the station expressed anger over his decision to record the assault, complicating his situation further.
His account of the events was shared during a discussion with social media influencer, Martins Otse, also known as VeryDarkMan.
He said, “I got a request from Bolt while about to close at about 9pm and she said I was picking up something from a garden after Kado roundabout. When I got there she brought a package which was a snail. On getting to the house, I saw him seated a few meters from my car and I greeted but he didn’t respond. I felt he was not the owner of the package.
“The next thing he started insulting me, are you stupid? Mad? Are you a fool? Bring my stuff for me. I wasn’t happy with the way he spoke to me because I was doing my job. Aggrieved I responded that normally I wasn’t supposed to bring this to you, you were supposed to pick it yourself and he became angry.
From Abuwatseya’s perspective, it seems that his professional actions — delivering a package to Ikwechegh — unexpectedly led to a series of verbal insults and threats. The escalation to physical intimidation and a prolonged stay at the police station adds layers to the complexity of his experience. His attempts to document the incident for his safety reportedly worsened his situation, as the IPO allegedly reacted negatively to the recording.
If proven accurate, these allegations highlight a larger issue regarding how individuals in authority might influence law enforcement processes, often leaving regular citizens feeling vulnerable and voiceless. Abuwatseya’s choice to share his story with social media influencer Martins Otse (VeryDarkMan) suggests a growing reliance on social media to spotlight cases that might otherwise be overlooked.
This case will likely fuel further discussions on social media, with calls for accountability and transparency in handling such incidents.
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