Kogi Police Probe Fatal Shooting of Two Officers

The Kogi State Police Command launched an investigation on Sunday into a fatal shooting at ASCO Camp in Ajaokuta that resulted in the deaths of two serving police officers.

Preliminary findings revealed that Corporal Amos Yusuf, while on night duty on October 23, 2026, shot his colleague, Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi, before shooting himself.

Following an 11:04 p.m. report, the Divisional Police Officer for Ajaokuta led a tactical team to the scene.

Emergency responders rushed both officers to separate medical facilities, where doctors declared them dead on arrival.

Detectives recovered an AK-47 rifle alongside four expended cartridges at the scene and transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a comprehensive inquiry.

Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, stated, “Their remains have been deposited at the mortuary of ASCO Hospital… An AK-47 rifle and four expended cartridges were recovered at the scene as exhibits.”

She emphasised that authorities will not speculate on motives while the investigation remains active, adding: “The Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, extends his condolences to the families, colleagues and loved ones of the deceased officers over this tragic incident… The Command will provide verified updates as appropriate.”

Full Statement

KOGI POLICE COMMAND INVESTIGATES FATAL SHOOTING INVOLVING TWO OFFICERS AT ASCO CAMP, AJAOKUTA

The Kogi State Police Command is investigating a fatal shooting at ASCO Camp, Ajaokuta, on 23rd October 2026, in which two serving police officers died.

The incident was reported at 11:04 p.m., and the Divisional Police Officer, Ajaokuta, led a team of police officers to the scene. Preliminary findings indicate that Corporal Amos Yusuf, who was on night duty, shot Woman Corporal Grace Onimisi and thereafter shot himself. Both officers were taken to separate medical facilities, where they were confirmed dead by medical personnel.

Their remains have been deposited at the mortuary of ASCO Hospital. 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 (SCID) for in-depth investigation. The circumstances and motive remain subjects of investigation, and the Command will not speculate on matters yet to be established.

The Commissioner of Police, CP Naziru Bello Kankarofi, PSC, MNI, extends his condolences to the families, colleagues, and loved ones of the deceased officers over this tragic incident.

The Command will provide verified updates as appropriate.

ASP Saliu Oyiza Afusat, Police Public Relations Officer,

Kogi State Police Command,

 October 25, 2026.