Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Bassey S. Ewah, has assumed duty as the new AIG in charge of Zone 11 Headquarters, Osogbo, covering Osun and Oyo States.
AIG Ewah officially took over on September 14, 2026, following his posting to the zone.
Ewah Brings Extensive Police Experience
Born on July 28, 1968, and an indigene of Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State, Ewah holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. He joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police in 1992.
He has served in several strategic and operational positions across the force, including as Commissioner of Police, Plateau State Command; Deputy Commandant, Police Academy, Wudil; Deputy Commissioner of Police at Force Headquarters and Lagos State Command; Area Commander in Port Harcourt; and AIG, Zone 15, Maiduguri.
He has also served in various command, intelligence, training and operational roles in Enugu, Lagos, Taraba, Rivers and other states.
The new AIG has attended several professional, leadership and command courses in Nigeria and abroad, including the Strategic Leadership Course at the Police Staff College and courses organised by the United Nations and African Union.
Zone 11 Assures Residents of Effective Policing
The Police said Ewah brings extensive operational experience, leadership exposure and strategic command skills to Zone 11.
The command assured residents of Osun and Oyo States of its continued commitment to protecting lives and property, maintaining law and order, and strengthening collaboration with stakeholders to promote a safer society.
The statement was signed by the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ojedele Olanrewaju Tunji, ANIPR, FSPSP.
