AIG orders probe into viral video of police officers assaulting suspect in Osun

Bassey Ewah, Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 11, has ordered an investigation into a viral video allegedly showing officers assaulting a suspect in Ede, Osun State. The officers involved have been identified, and investigators are working to establish the circumstances of the incident, which reportedly occurred on November 4, 2026. Ewah condemned brutality and violations of fundamental rights, warning that any officer found culpable would face disciplinary action. Police urged the public to remain calm and allow the authorities to complete their investigation.