The Kogi State Police Command has commenced an investigation into a fatal shooting involving two serving police officers who died at ASCO Camp in Ajaokuta.
The incident, which occurred on Friday, October 23, 2026, involved Corporal Amos Yusuf and Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi.
In a statement issued on Sunday, the command’s spokesperson, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, said the incident was reported at about 11:04 p.m., prompting the Divisional Police Officer in Ajaokuta to lead a team of officers to the scene.
Preliminary findings indicated that Yusuf, who was reportedly on night duty, shot Onimisi before shooting himself.
Both officers were rushed to separate medical facilities, where they were confirmed dead by medical personnel.
Their remains have been deposited at the mortuary of ASCO Hospital.
The police said an AK-47 rifle and four expended cartridges were recovered from the scene as exhibits.
The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for an in-depth investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The command said the motive behind the shooting remained unknown, adding that it would not speculate on issues yet to be established by investigators.
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 appropriate.
