Police Launch Probe After Corporal Kills Colleague, Self in Kogi

The Kogi State Police Command has launched an investigation into the death of two officers after a police corporal allegedly shot his female colleague before taking his own life.

The incident occurred at the Ajaokuta ASCO Camp in Kogi State during the night shift.

The command’s spokesperson, ASP Salisu Oyiza Afusat, confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Sunday. She said the Divisional Police Officer, Ajaokuta, reported the incident at about 11:04pm.

Preliminary findings identified the officers as Corporal Amos Yusuf and Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi.

According to the command, Yusuf was on night duty when he allegedly shot Onimisi. He then turned the weapon on himself.

Both officers sustained fatal injuries and died after medical personnel attended to them at separate health facilities.

The command said authorities had deposited their remains at the mortuary of ASCO Hospital.

Police investigators also recovered an AK-47 rifle and four expended cartridges from the scene as exhibits.

Following the incident, the command transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a detailed investigation.

The police said investigators would establish what led to the shooting and determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

“The circumstances and motive remain subjects of investigation, and the command will not speculate on matters yet to be established,” Afusat said.

The Commissioner of Police, Naziru Kankarofi, expressed condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of the deceased officers.

The command also assured the public that it would release verified information as the investigation progresses.