The Kogi State Police Command has launched an investigation after two police officers died in a shooting incident at ASCO Camp in Ajaokuta Local Government Area.
The incident, which occurred at about 11:04 p.m. on Friday, October 23, claimed the lives of Corporal Amos Yusuf and Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi.
According to the police, preliminary findings indicate that Corporal Yusuf allegedly shot Onimisi before shooting himself while on night duty.
The command confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Lokoja on Sunday by its spokesperson, ASP Salifu Oyiza Oyiza Afusat.
The statement said the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Ajaokuta led a team of officers to the scene after receiving a report about the incident.
“Preliminary findings indicate that Corporal Amos Yusuf, who was on night duty, shot Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi and thereafter shot himself,” the statement said.
Kogi Police Recover AK-47, Four Cartridges
The police said both officers were taken to separate medical facilities, where medical personnel confirmed their deaths.
Their remains were subsequently deposited at the mortuary of ASCO Hospital.
Investigators recovered an AK-47 rifle and four expended cartridges at the scene as exhibits.
The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a detailed investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
The police said the motive behind the incident had not been established.
“The circumstances and motive remain subjects of investigation, and the command will not speculate on matters yet to be established,” the statement added.
Kogi Police Commissioner Reacts
The Commissioner of Police, Naziru Bello Kankarofi, expressed condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of the deceased officers.
The command said it would provide verified updates as the investigation progresses.
The investigation is expected to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting and clarify what led to the deaths of the two officers.
