Lagos Police spokesperson SP Benjamin Hundeyin reacts to a controversial apology video from Stephen Abuwatsaye, a cab driver allegedly assaulted by House of Reps member Alex Ikwechegh. Hundeyin expresses relief that the apology wasn't made at a police station, amid speculation of coercion and public backlash.
Lagos Police spokesperson SP Benjamin Hundeyin reacts to a controversial apology video from Stephen Abuwatsaye, a cab driver allegedly assaulted by House of Reps member Alex Ikwechegh. Hundeyin expresses relief that the apology wasn't made at a police station, amid speculation of coercion and public backlash.
Lagos Police spokesperson, SP Benjamin Hundeyin, has reacted to a controversial apology video from Stephen Abuwatsaye, a cab driver allegedly assaulted by House of Representatives member Alex Ikwechegh.
In the video, Stephen apologizes to Ikwechegh for "provoking" him during their altercation, leading many to suspect that he was coerced into making the apology. Hundeyin expressed relief that the apology was not made at a police station or before the case went to court, fearing a public backlash against the police. He noted that Nigerians would have likely criticized both the police and Stephen for the apology if it had been recorded in such a setting.
The video has sparked mixed reactions, with some claiming the driver was paid off, while others believe he made the apology voluntarily. The situation highlights ongoing concerns about justice, influence, and corruption in Nigeria, where many feel that the powerful often escape accountability.
