By Chukwudi Osuji
AIG Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka has assumed duty as the new Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 9 Headquarters, Umuahia, overseeing policing activities in Abia, Imo and Ebonyi States.
AIG Nwonyi, who hails from Ezzama in Ezza South council area of Ebonyi State, took over the office following the unfortunate demise of AIG Kanayo Uzoegbu in May, 2026.
Spokesperson of the command, SP Iheanetu Bruno Chukwudera, in a release availed to newsmen, described AIG Nwonyi as, "a seasoned law enforcement officer whose illustrious career is underscored by exceptional academic attainment, extensive professional training and distinguished service in the Nigeria Police Force."
A graduate of Psychology from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, UNIZIK in 1992, AIG Nwonyi joined the Police Academy as a Cadet ASP in 1994, after which he proceeded to gain several other academic certificates including MPA in Public Administration, UNIZIK in 2002 and LL.B in Law, National Open University in 2014.
Until his recent appointment, AIG Nwonyi has served the Nigerian Police Force in several capacities including the Area Commander, Eket, Akwa Ibom (2017); Area Commander, Abeokuta, Ogun State (2017); Head of Operations, EFCC (South-South, South-East, North-East Zonal Offices) (2004–2008) and Zonal Commander, Anti-Robbery, Zone 6 Calabar (covering multiple states).
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AIG Nwonyi is a Fellow, Economic Institute; Fellow, Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria; Distinguished Fellow, International Association of World Peace Advocates; Fellow, Centre for Human Rights and Gender Equality; Fellow, Nigeria Institute of Social Media Analysis; Fellow, National Institute of Office Administrators and Information Managers; Member, Society for Peace Studies and Practice, among others.
According to SP Iheanetu, the new Zone 9 police boss, "solicits the continued support, cooperation and collaboration of residents, traditional rulers, community leaders, religious organizations, civil society organizations, the media and other critical stakeholders.
"He urges members of the public to continue providing timely, credible and actionable information that will assist the Police in combating crime and criminality, thereby fostering a safer and more secure Zone for all."
