The Kogi State Commissioner of Police, Naziru Bello Kankarofi, has extended condolences to the families, colleagues and friends of two police officers involved in a fatal shooting at the ASCO Camp in Ajaokuta, Kogi State.
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‎In a statement issued by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, Saliu Oyiza Afusat, the Command said it is investigating the shooting incident which occurred on 23rd October, 2026, where two serving police officers died.
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‎According to the statement, the incident was reported to the Divisional Police Officer, Ajaokuta, who led a team of police officers to the scene.
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‎Preliminary findings, according to the PPRO, indicate that Corporal Amos Yusuf, who was on night duty, shot a Woman Corporal, Grace Onimisi, and thereafter shot himself.
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‎Both officers were taken to separate medical facilities where they were confirmed dead by medical personnel.
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‎The statement added that their remains have been deposited at the mortuary of the ASCO Hospital, while an AK-47 rifle and four expended cartridges were recovered at the scene as exhibits.
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‎The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, SCID, for discreet investigation.
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‎The Command noted that the circumstances and motive behind the shooting remain subjects of investigation and assured that it will not speculate on matters yet to be established, but will provide verified updates as investigation progresses.
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