Breaking! Court Grants N500,000 Bail to Alex Ikwechegh

A magistrate court sitting at Kuje, Abuja has granted Alex Ikwechegh, the member representing Aba North and South Federal Constituency N500,000 bail over his assault of a Bolt driver, Mr Stephen Abuwatseya.

At the court on Wednesday, Ikwechegh was arraigned 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 following a petition by the Bolt driver.

Meanwhile, the federal lawmaker pleaded not guilty to the charges.

Mr Ikwechegh has faced criticism after assaulting a Bolt driver who delivered to his home on Wednesday night.

The lawmaker issued an apology to Bolt driver Mr. Abuwatseya and all Nigerians, promising to seek professional help for his anger management to ensure he behaves appropriately as a public official.