The Plateau State Police Command has a new Commissioner of Police, CP Bassey Samuel Ewah, known for his zero tolerance to crime has warned bandits and criminal groups to leave the state, declaring that there will be “no hiding place” for crime under his leadership.
CP Bassey Samuel Ewah
Ewah, appointed by the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, made the remarks during his inaugural media briefing at the Police Command Headquarters in Jos on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Popularly known as the “Crocodile”, Ewah said security operations would be intensified across all parts of the state to sustain and expand existing peace.
“We are going to hit the ground running,” he said. “Criminals must know that it will not be business as usual.”
He said his priority is to build on the achievements of his predecessor, Emmanuel Adeshina, who was recently promoted to Assistant Inspector General of Police.
“On arrival here, I met a team of very dedicated senior officers,” Ewah said. “My main interest is to review the successes already recorded and improve on them.”
The commissioner said Plateau must regain its identity as “Home of Peace and Tourism”, stressing that the current calm enjoyed by residents must be preserved and strengthened.
“The modicum of peace people are enjoying must be sustained. That is our responsibility,” he said.
Ewah said policing under his watch would be intelligence-led and community-driven, calling on residents to support the police with useful information.
“We are open to honest and constructive criticism and information that will help us serve better,” he said.
He also warned officers against misconduct, corruption and abuse of power, saying indiscipline would not be tolerated.
“No police officer has the right to stop anyone on the road and demand to check their phone,” Ewah said. “There must be a warrant, and the person must be invited to the station.”
He declared zero tolerance for extortion, illegal checkpoints and harassment, assuring residents that officers found guilty of such acts would face severe sanctions.
