Two police officers have died after a male officer allegedly shot his female colleague before turning the gun on himself at ASCO Camp in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State.
The Kogi State Police Command confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Lokoja on Sunday by its Public Relations Officer, ASP Salifu Oyiza Afusat, saying the fatal shooting occurred on October 23, 2026.
According to the statement, the incident was reported at 11:04 p.m., prompting the Divisional Police Officer, Ajaokuta, to lead a team of officers to the scene.
“Preliminary findings indicate that Corporal Amos Yusuf, who was on night duty, shot Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi and thereafter shot himself,” the statement said.
It added that both officers were rushed to separate medical facilities, where medical personnel confirmed their deaths. Their remains were subsequently deposited at the mortuary of ASCO Hospital.
The police also disclosed that an AK-47 rifle and four expended cartridges were recovered at the scene as exhibits.
The Command said the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for an in-depth investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
“The circumstances and motive remain subjects of investigation, and the Command will not speculate on matters yet to be established,” the statement added.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, psc, mni, expressed condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of the deceased officers over the tragedy.
The Command assured the public that it would provide verified updates as appropriate.
