The Kogi State Police Command has launched an investigation into a fatal shooting involving two serving police officers at ASCO Camp in Ajaokuta, Kogi State, in which both officers died.
The Commissioner of Police, Naziru Bello Kankarofi, expressed condolences to the families, colleagues and friends of the deceased officers.
In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Saliu Oyiza Afusat, the incident was said to have occurred on October 23, 2026.
According to the statement, preliminary findings indicate that Corporal Amos Yusuf, who was on night duty, allegedly shot Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi before shooting himself.
The incident was reported to the Divisional Police Officer in Ajaokuta, who subsequently led a team of police officers to the scene.
The statement added that both officers were taken to separate medical facilities, where medical personnel confirmed them dead.
Their remains have been deposited at the mortuary of ASCO Hospital, while an AK-47 rifle and four expended cartridges were recovered from the scene as exhibits.
The case has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.
The Command said the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the motive, remain under investigation.
