A police corporal allegedly shot and killed his female colleague before turning the gun on himself during night duty at ASCO Camp in Ajaokuta Local Government Area of Kogi State.

The incident, which occurred at about 11.04 p.m. on Friday, October 23, claimed the lives of Corporal Amos Yusuf and Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi.

The Kogi State Police Command, which confirmed the incident in a statement issued in Lokoja yesterday by its spokesperson, ASP Salifu Oyiza Oyiza Afusat, said both officers were taken to separate medical facilities, where they were confirmed dead.

According to the statement, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Ajaokuta led a team of officers to the scene after the incident was reported.

“Preliminary findings indicate that Corporal Amos Yusuf, who was on night duty, shot Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi and thereafter shot himself,” the statement said.

It added that the remains of the deceased officers had 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 since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for an in-depth investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“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, 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 the investigation progresses.