Story by Iyiola Ayomide
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Wednesday, October 30, 2024, arraigned Hon. Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh at the Kuje Magistrate Court, Abuja, for abuse of office, criminal intimidation and criminal force and assault, contrary to Sections 397(b) and 265 of the Penal Code Act.
The defendant, it would be recalled, assaulted a bolt driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, on the night of October 27,2024, following which the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, ordered the Force Special Investigation Unit to take up the matter.
“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”, a statement by the Force spokesman (FPRO), ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed.
Adejobi further stated that the IGP had ordered a proper investigation into the matter, “to ensure that justice is served and promoting human respect and dignity in Nigeria”.
The Police Chief, however, reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to upholding the rule of law, and reassured members of the public that “the Force remains dedicated to ensuring that all fundamental steps are taken to a
assuring justice always, as no one is above the law”.
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