NPF warned the public against using the name or office of the Inspector General of Police to threaten others during altercations.
The Nigeria Police Force, NPF has reacted after a member of the House of Representatives from Abia State, Alexander Mascot Ikwechegh assaulted an Uber driver, Stephen Abuwatseya.
Police said it is investigating the incident on Monday.
NPF warned the public against using the name or office of the Inspector General of Police to threaten others during altercations.
Ikwechegh had reportedly threatened to make the cab driver disappear during the assault.
Recall that the video of the incident shared on X by former Chairman of the National Human Rights Commission, Chidi Odinkalu.
The Rep member also threatened to beat up the cabman and lock him up in his generator house.
Reacting, NPF posted on its X handle: “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.”