Police Corporal Kills Female Colleague, Dies by Suicide During Night Duty in Kogi

A police corporal, Amos Yusuf, has allegedly shot and killed his female colleague, Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi, before taking his own life during night duty at ASCO Camp in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State.

The incident occurred at about 11:04 p.m. on Friday, October 23, according to the Kogi State Police Command.

The command confirmed the deaths in a statement issued in Lokoja on Sunday by its spokesperson, ASP Salifu Oyiza Oyiza Afusat.

According to the statement, the Divisional Police Officer in Ajaokuta led a team of officers to the scene after receiving a report of 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.

Both officers were reportedly rushed to separate medical facilities, where they were confirmed dead.

Their remains have since been deposited at the mortuary of ASCO Hospital.

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

The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

The command said the motive for the incident had not been established, warning against speculation while investigations continued.

“The circumstances and motive remain subjects of investigation, and the command will not speculate on matters yet to be established,” the statement added.

The Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, Naziru Bello Kankarofi, expressed condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of the deceased officers.

The command assured the public that verified updates would be provided as the investigation progresses.