Two police officers have died following a shooting incident at a police camp in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State, with preliminary findings indicating that one officer shot his colleague before shooting himself.
The incident occurred at ASCO Camp on Friday, October 23, 2026, prompting an investigation by the Kogi State Police Command.
The command’s spokesperson, ASP Salifu Oyiza Oyiza Afusat, disclosed this in a statement issued in Lokoja on Sunday.
She said the incident was reported at about 11.04pm, after which the Divisional Police Officer in Ajaokuta led a team of officers to the scene.
According to the police, preliminary findings indicated that Corporal Amos Yusuf, who was on night duty, shot Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi before shooting himself.
Both officers were taken to separate medical facilities, where they were confirmed dead. Their remains were subsequently 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 further investigation.
The command said the circumstances surrounding the shooting and the motive remained unclear, adding that it would not speculate on matters yet to be established.
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 further updates as verified information became available.
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