Court Grants Abia Lawmaker N500,000 Bail Over Assault Of Bolt Driver

By Damilare Adeleye

A magistrate court in Kuje, Abuja, has granted a N500,000 bail to Alex Ikwechegh, a member of the House of Representatives over physical assault of Stephen Abuwatseya, an e-hailing driver in the Federal Capital Territory.

Ikwechegh was arraigned before the court on Wednesday on a three-count charge bordering on assault and threat to life.

The charges were filed by the office of the Inspector-general of Police.

The federal lawmaker, who pleaded not guilty to the charges, was granted bail in the sum.

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