The Kogi State Police Command has launched a detailed investigation following a tragic incident in which a police corporal, Amos Yusuf, allegedly shot dead his female colleague, Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi, before taking his own life at the Ajaokuta ASCO Camp.
The double fatality, which occurred late Saturday night, has sent shockwaves through the state command, prompting immediate scene processing and homicide inquiries.
Midnight tragedy at Ajaokuta ASCO camp
According to a statement issued on Sunday by the Kogi State Police Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Salisu Oyiza Afusat, the Divisional Police Officer in Ajaokuta reported the incident at approximately 11:04 pm.
“Preliminary findings indicate that Corporal Amos Yusuf, who was on night duty, shot Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi and thereafter shot himself,” Afusat disclosed. “Both officers were taken to separate medical facilities, where they were confirmed dead by medical personnel.”
The bodies of both deceased officers have since been deposited at the ASCO Hospital mortuary for post-mortem examination.
Exhibits recovered as homicide squad takes over case
Forensic officers who responded to the scene recovered an AK-47 service rifle along with four expended shell casings as primary physical exhibits.
The Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Naziru Kankarofi, has ordered the immediate transfer of the case file and evidence to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for an in-depth probe to unravel the exact circumstances surrounding the tragedy.
“The circumstances and motive remain subjects of investigation, and the command will not speculate on matters yet to be established,” the police spokesperson emphasized, adding that verified updates will be released as investigations progress.
Expressing grief over the incident, Commissioner Kankarofi extended his condolences to the bereaved families, friends, and colleagues of the deceased officers.
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