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The Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11 Headquarters, Osogbo, Bassey Ewah, has ordered the immediate release of a student arrested following a viral video showing the alleged assault of a young man by police operatives in Ede, Osun State.
The order was issued on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, after an interactive meeting between the AIG, representatives of the student body and the affected student.
The video, which was shared on X by Oyekola A. Samuel, who tweets as #OKollyp, showed a young man being assaulted and manhandled by men dressed in police uniforms, while a young woman pleaded with the officers to spare him.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the Zonal Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ojedele Olanrewaju Tunji, said Ewah had assured the students that the circumstances surrounding the incident would be thoroughly investigated.
The statement said the alleged assault involved operatives of the Zone 11 Cybercrime Unit.
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“The Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 11 Headquarters, Osogbo, AIG Bassey S. Ewah, psc(++), fcai, mspsp, on Wednesday, 4th November, 2026, ordered the immediate release of the arrested student following an interactive meeting with representatives of the student body and the affected student.
“During the meeting, the AIG assured the students of a thorough and impartial investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault of one of them by operatives of the Zone 11 Cybercrime Unit,” the statement read.
Ewah also stressed the need for accountability and professionalism among police officers.
“He further emphasised the need for accountability and professionalism in the discharge of police duties,” the statement added.
The AIG also assured the public that the findings of the investigation would be made public when concluded.
“The AIG assures members of the public that the outcome of the investigation will be made public upon its conclusion,” the statement said.
He urged residents to remain calm and law-abiding, adding that appropriate steps were being taken to address the matter and ensure justice. (PUNCH)
