Kogi Police investigate as two officers die in fatal shooting at Ajaokuta

The Kogi State Police Command has commenced an investigation into a fatal shooting involving two serving police officers at ASCO Camp, Ajaokuta, which claimed the lives of both officers.

The incident occurred on Friday, October 23, 2026, and was reported to the police at about 11:04 p.m.

According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, preliminary findings indicated that Corporal Amos Yusuf, who was on night duty, allegedly shot Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi before shooting himself.

The statement said both officers were rushed to separate medical facilities, where they were pronounced dead by medical personnel.

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

The police also recovered an AK-47 rifle and four expended cartridges from the scene as exhibits.

The Command said the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a thorough investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

It added that the motive behind the shooting remained unknown, stressing that it would not speculate on matters yet to be established through investigation.

The Commissioner of Police in Kogi State, CP 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 appropriate.