Kogi Police Corporal Kills Colleague and Himself in Ajaokuta

The Kogi State Police Command has initiated an investigation following a tragic incident where Police Corporal Amos Yusuf allegedly shot and killed his female colleague, Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi, before subsequently shooting himself. The incident occurred at the Ajaokuta ASCO Camp and was reported at 11:04 PM by the Divisional Police Officer of Ajaokuta.

Preliminary findings suggest that Corporal Yusuf, who was on night duty, committed the act before turning the weapon on himself. Both officers were transported to separate medical facilities, where they were pronounced dead.

Their remains have been deposited at the mortuary of ASCO Hospital. An AK-47 rifle and four expended cartridges were recovered from the scene.

The case has been referred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a thorough investigation. The Commissioner of Police, Naziru Kankarofi, expressed condolences to the families and colleagues of the deceased officers.