Kogi Police begins probe as male officer guns down female colleague, shoots self dead

The Kogi State Police Command has initiated an investigation into the tragic deaths of two officers, Amos Yusuf and Grace Onimisi, who were both employed by the Ajaokuta Police Division. Allegedly, Yusuf shot Onimisi, a female colleague, during a night shift before taking his own life with an AK-47 rifle. This incident took place on Friday, October 23, according to Saliu Oyiza Afusat, the Police Public Relations Officer of the Kogi State Command.

Both officers were promptly transported to separate hospitals, where their deaths were confirmed by medical personnel. Their bodies have since been transferred to the mortuary of ASCO Hospital. An AK-47 rifle and four spent cartridges were recovered from the crime scene. The police command has transferred the case to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for a thorough investigation.

Initial reports suggest that Yusuf and Onimisi may have been romantically involved and possibly had a disagreement prior to the incident, but the police caution against premature conclusions, stating that the motive is yet to be established. The police urge the public to refrain from making assumptions until the investigation is complete.