Kogi: Police probe corporal over killing of female colleague, suicide

The Kogi State Police Command has launched an investigation after a police corporal allegedly shot dead his female colleague before shooting himself at the Ajaokuta ASCO Camp in the state.

The officers, identified as Corporal Amos Yusuf and Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi, were taken to separate medical facilities after the incident but were confirmed dead by medical personnel.

In a statement on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, ASP Salisu Oyiza Afusat, said the incident was reported at 11:04pm by the Divisional Police Officer in Ajaokuta.

“Preliminary findings indicate that Corporal Amos Yusuf, who was on night duty, shot Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi and thereafter shot himself,” she said.

Afusat added that their remains had been deposited at the mortuary of ASCO Hospital.

She said an AK-47 rifle and four expended cartridges were recovered at the scene as exhibits.

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According to the spokesperson, the case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for an in-depth investigation.

She noted that the circumstances surrounding the incident and the motive remained unclear, adding that the command would not speculate on issues yet to be established.

The Commissioner of Police, Naziru 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.