Investigation starts after Kogi police officer kills colleague and himself

The Kogi State Police Command has started looking into a case where a police corporal, Amos Yusuf, reportedly shot his female colleague, Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi, before turning the gun on himself. This happened at the Ajaokuta ASCO Camp in Kogi State.

A statement from the police spokesperson, ASP Salisu Oyiza Afusat, was released on Sunday. It said the incident was reported at 11:04 PM by the Divisional Police Officer in Ajaokuta.

"Initial findings show that Corporal Amos Yusuf, who was on night duty, shot Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi and then shot himself. Both officers were rushed to different hospitals, where doctors declared them dead."

"Their bodies have been taken to the ASCO Hospital mortuary," she added.

According to the police, an AK-47 rifle and four spent cartridges were found at the scene as evidence.

The police command mentioned that the case has been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a deeper investigation.

"The reasons and circumstances behind this incident are still being investigated. The command will not make guesses about things that have not been confirmed."

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

"This is a tragic event, and we are all saddened by it. The command will share verified updates as they become available," she concluded.