AIG Bassey Ewah Orders Student's Release After Assault Video

On November 4, 2026, Bassey Ewah, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11, ordered the immediate release of a student arrested following public outrage over a viral video depicting police officers allegedly assaulting a young man in Ede, Osun State. The directive came during a meeting with representatives of the student body and the affected student.

The video, shared on 𝕏 by Oyekola A. Samuel, showed police officers manhandling a young man while a woman pleaded for his release. Ewah assured the students that the incident, involving operatives of the Zone 11 Cybercrime Unit, would be thoroughly investigated.

He emphasized the importance of professionalism and accountability among police officers. Ewah also stated that the outcome of the investigation would be made public once completed and urged the public to remain calm and law-abiding.