The Nigeria Police Force has appointed CP Bassey Samuel Ewah as the new Commissioner of Police in Plateau State, following his redeployment by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. CP Ewah takes over from CP Emmanuel Adesina, who recently retired from active service.
CP Ewah formally assumed duty at the Plateau State Police Command Headquarters in Jos, where he was received by senior officers of the command. In his first address, the new police chief pledged to strengthen security, enhance professionalism, and foster cooperation between the police, other security agencies, and host communities across the state. He assured residents that his administration would be guided by intelligence-led policing and respect for the rule of law.
A seasoned officer with decades of experience in the Nigeria Police Force, CP Ewah hails from Etung Local Government Area of Cross River State. Before his posting to Plateau State, he served as the Deputy Commandant of the Nigeria Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, where he played a key role in training and mentoring future police leaders.
His previous assignments also include serving as Deputy Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, where he handled sensitive administrative and operational responsibilities in one of the country’s most complex policing environments. CP Ewah was promoted to the rank of Commissioner of Police in 2024 and has since held strategic command and training positions within the Force.
Security stakeholders in Plateau State have expressed optimism that his blend of field experience and leadership background will contribute positively to ongoing efforts to maintain peace and address security challenges in the state.
As he begins his tenure, CP Ewah is expected to build on existing security frameworks while introducing fresh strategies aimed at protecting lives and property and deepening public trust in the police.
